Mainframe Infrastructure Engineer

Job Description

Assist with configuring, maintaining, upgrading, and administrating the Cigna International Markets EGS Mainframe infrastructure and platforms in Amsterdam (NL) and Uxbridge (UK), focusing on technical and operational excellence and continuous improvement of the mainframe environments.

Work with the Mainframe Technical, Development, and Operator teams to solve problems and implement Mainframe-related requirements.

Participate in the design, creation, implementation, and maintenance of the mainframe environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, upgrade, configure, maintain, and support multi-vendor Mainframe hardware: IBM zSeries, IBM HMC, LPAR, OSA Network integration, Dell PowerMax, Dell DLm/DataDomain Virtual Tape servers, Dell SRDF, and DataDomain remote data mirroring.
• Install, upgrade, configure, maintain, and support multi-vendor Mainframe software: IBM (z/VM, DDR, ICKDSF, HLASM, z/VSE, TCP/IP, DMS/AAE/AAG, VTAM, CICS, COBOL for VSE, VSAM, Personal Communications/HACP), Broadcom/CA (Dynam, Top Secret VM/VSE, FAVER2, Easytrieve+, Explore for CICS, Sort, FAQS/ASO/PCS), Software AG (EntireX), CSI (TCP/IP for VSE). Experience with z/VSE and z/VSEn is critical for this role.
• Create, implement, and maintain REXX procedures (CMS and VSE) to support and automate system functions, developer tasks, and operator tasks.
• Implement, maintain, and support mainframe performance and capacity management: CPU, disk space (VSAM catalogs, Dynam Disk pools, Virtual Tape libraries), OSA Network adapters, CICS user experience, etc.
• Implement, maintain, and support logical connectivity between Mainframe applications and network applications (EntireX).
• Configure, implement, maintain, and support monitoring and alerting for all mainframe components and systems.
• Create, implement, and maintain mainframe system documentation and procedures.

Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or equivalent experience.
• Experience with IBM zSeries.
• Solid knowledge of and experience with IBM z mainframe systems and technology.
• Solid knowledge of z/VM and z/VSE (z/VSEn) operating systems.
• Proficiency with CMS XEDIT/EXEC/PIPE/REXX.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the software mentioned above.
• Technical knowledge of CA IDMS.
• Knowledge of Dell SYMCLI for PowerMax data mirroring and cloning technology.
• Hands-on experience building and supporting mainframe environments.
• Strategic, results-oriented thinking.
• Strong problem-solving skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

About Cigna Healthcare

Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, advocates for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the healthcare system, empowering them with information and insights to make the best health choices. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, public assistance status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process, please email: SeeYourselfEMEA@cigna.com. Do not email this address for application updates or resumes, as responses will not be provided.