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System Engineer V

Mindlance

Chicago, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Analysis Skills, Assembly Language, Capacity Management, Documentation, Hardware Administration, Hardware Configuration Management, Hardware Installation, Hardware Performance Testing, IBM CICS (Customer Information Control System), IBM DB2, IBM Job Entry Subsystem, IBM Mainframe, IBM Mainframe Hardware, IBM Mainframe Software, IBM Product Family, IBM Sysplex, IBM VTAM (Virtual Telecommunications Access Method), IBM z-OS Operating System, IDMS (Integrated Database Management System), Independent Software Vendor (ISV), Mainframe Computer, On Call, Operating Systems, Operations, Operations Planning, Problem Solving Skills, Reporting Skills, Software Administration, Software Configuration Management, Software Development, Software Installation, Status Reports, Symmetric MultiProcessing (SMP) Computing, System Operations, Systems Engineering, Systems Maintenance, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Team Player, Test Plan/Schedule, Unix Operating Systems, Vendor/Supplier Relations
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
1 day ago
Job overview and responsibilities

The Senior z/OS Systems Engineer provides critical support for IBM mainframe infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and reliability of z/OS environments. This role combines hands-on technical expertise in mainframe hardware and software with strong problem-solving and collaboration skills across multiple support teams.
  • System Operations & Maintenance
  • Provides support for IBM mainframe hardware and software technologies
  • Monitors daily operations of environment
  • Installs, configures, and maintains IBM & ISV mainframe software
  • Requires individual to be on the “on call” rotation - will be expected to work non-business hours to resolve production problems and perform scheduled off-hour activities
  • Problem Resolution & Collaboration
  • Analyzes and coordinates resolution of problems
  • Interfaces with vendor support groups and other departments to ensure proper escalation and coordination towards problem resolution
  • Interfaces with Storage Management, CICS Support, DB2 Support, IDMS Support, Capacity Planning, Operations, Coverage groups and applications staff as required
  • Development & Testing
  • Develops IBM mainframe solutions in support of applications development projects
  • Performs acceptance testing of hardware and software solutions
  • Documentation & Reporting
  • Develops, publishes, and maintains documentation related to projects, hardware and software configuration and installation
  • Prepares status reports and problem summaries as required
Qualifications - External
What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 3+ years’ experience with IBM mainframes
  • Working knowledge of the following are required:
  • Z/OS operating systems including JES2
  • IBM Assembler Language programming
  • Parallel Sysplex clustering technology
  • Unix System Services (USS)
  • IPCS, SMP/E
  • TCP/IP / OSA / VTAM
  • WLM
  • IBM Mainframe: z/OS and JES2
  • IBM Assembler, JAVA, Cobol, C, REXX
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
  • Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
  • Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
  • 3-10 years’ experience with IBM mainframes


EEO:

“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”

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