Infrastructure Engineer, z/OS Mainframe Systems Programmer

PNC Financial Services Group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Infrastructure Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise in mainframe technologies to install, configure, and support critical system software. Your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and reliability of infrastructure solutions, ensuring that customer needs are met with precision. This role offers a collaborative environment where you can engage with talented colleagues and drive process improvements. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make a difference in a competitive financial services landscape, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Match

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance

Wellness Program

Short and Long-term Disability Protection

Qualifications

• Experience with z/OS platform software installation and support.
• Knowledge of mainframe security and disaster recovery processes.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and support mainframe system software components.
• Collaborate with engineers to meet project objectives.

Skills

z/OS

SMP/e

Mainframe JCL

REXX

Cobol

SAS

CA-7

BMC Control M

TCP/IP

JIRA

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Sharepoint

Topaz

Service Now

Job description

Position Overview

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued, and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success.

As an Infrastructure Engineer within PNC's Technology organization, you can be based in Pittsburgh PA, Strongsville OH, Dallas TX, Birmingham AL, or Phoenix AZ.

This position is primarily based in a location within PNC's footprint. Responsibilities require time in the office or in a field on a regular basis. Some responsibilities can be performed remotely. Additional locations may be considered.

As an Infrastructure Engineer, you will be required to install, configure, test & deploy mainframe system software components across multiple sysplexes; provide technical support to MIS & End Users and coach junior staff. In addition, this position will require general platform support – including troubleshooting, issue resolution, and on-call duties.

Your hours will vary depending on the activities of any given week. Within the day, there will be a varying amount of activity, with a pace set by demands from your service partners as well as business dynamics. In your role, you will draw upon your skills to fulfill opportunities and challenges to problem solve, strategize, and create process improvements. PNC’s commitment, in the highly competitive financial services industry, means deployment of current and proven technologies in a low-risk, consistent, efficient, cost-effective & highly available manner.

The ideal candidate will have Systems Programming experience installing, configuring, and supporting the z/OS platform software, including:

• Using z/OS, SMP/e, and Mainframe JCL, System Utilities, Microsoft Excel
• Programming experience in languages such as REXX, CLIST, SAS, Cobol, Focus, Easytrieve, ASM
• Knowledge to support tools like CA-7, BMC Control M, CA-OPSMVS, Z Netview, Z System Automation, XPT/r, SAS, CA-DATACOM, restAPIs, Endevor, AMI DevX Code
• Working knowledge of Syncsort, ISPF, ISPF Dialogs, REXX, Fileaid, ACF2 or RACF, DF/DSS, IDCAMS, Unix System Services
• Familiarity with TCP/IP, vtam Session Manager, NDM, Securing Ports, VSAM, User Exits, Sharepoint, JIRA, Topaz, Service Now, incident and change processes
• Experience with Project Planning, Mainframe Security, disaster recovery, and business continuity

***PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.***

Job Description

• Applies solution design and support while consistently meeting customer needs. Leverages technical knowledge and industry experience to design, build, and maintain infrastructure technology solutions.
• Develops software components and hardware for projects; aligns these with business strategies and objectives.
• Independently solves common problems and updates applications with new technology.
• Collaborates with engineers, architects, developers, and other staff to meet project objectives.
• Analyzes the technological needs of customers and provides ongoing support for clients.

PNC Employees take pride in our reputation, and to continue building upon that, we expect our employees to be:

• Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
• Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.

Education

Bachelors

Certifications

No Required Certification(s)

Licenses

No Required License(s)

Benefits

PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and long-term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; backup child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives.

In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 8 occasional absence days each year; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.

To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full-time and part-time employees, visit Your PNC Total Rewards.

Disability Accommodations Statement

If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at [e-mail] with “accommodation request” in the subject line, including your name, the job ID, and your preferred contact method. All information will be kept confidential.

We foster an inclusive and accessible workplace. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories.

Additional Information

This position is subject to the requirements of Section 19 of the FDIA and, for registered roles, the SAFE Act and/or FINRA regulations, which prohibit hiring individuals with certain criminal histories.

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