Lead Mainframe Platform Engineer - z/OS, DB2, CICS (Remote)

Highmark Health; Baton Rouge (LA); Remote; USD 94,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

enGen is seeking a Lead IT Infrastructure Engineer/Lead Mainframe Platform Engineer to design, implement, and maintain critical mainframe systems. You will drive platform improvements, mentor engineers, and ensure high availability across a dispersed data center environment.

Requirements include deep z/OS, DB2, IMS, CICS, MQ expertise, automation experience, and strong collaboration. This remote-based role requires leadership and a track record of delivering complex projects.

Qualifications

• Experience with mainframe environments and system programming.
• Strong problem solving and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with performance tuning and DR planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation and maintenance of mainframe platforms.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate with architecture and stakeholders.
• Analyze, design, code, test and deploy technical solutions with minimal defects.
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery readiness across data centers.
• Stay current with IBM z/Series technologies and best practices.

Skills

z/OS

DB2

IMS

CICS

MQ

Automation

Mentoring

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SMPE

IBM Systems Automation

Job description

enGen is seeking a Lead IT Infrastructure Engineer/Lead Mainframe Platform Engineer to design, implement, and maintain critical mainframe systems. You will drive platform improvements, mentor engineers, and ensure high availability across a dispersed data center environment.

Requirements include deep z/OS, DB2, IMS, CICS, MQ expertise, automation experience, and strong collaboration. This remote-based role requires leadership and a track record of delivering complex projects.