Z/OS Systems Engineer

Z/OS Systems Engineer
United Airlines
Houston TX or Chicago IL- hybrid onsite 3 days per week
3 month initial contract- will likely go permanent or at least extend thereafter
USC or GC preferred, may consider GC-EAD or TN visa but this is C2H- no sponsorship offered.

Job Description:

• The Digital Technology team is comprised of many talented individuals all working together with cutting-edge technology to build the best airline in the history of aviation.
• Our team designs develops and maintains massively scaling technology solutions brought to life with innovative architectures data analytics and digital solutions.

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 Whats 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