Mainframe Engineer Apprentice

0101 The Huntington National Bank; Easton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington is seeking an OS Platform Engineer I to join our mainframe-focused IT team in Ohio. You will support z/OS environments, coordinate with ISVs, and contribute to reliable operation and recovery planning.

You will engage with Mainframe Engineers, Systems Programmers, and application teams to implement, configure, and maintain critical platforms, applying best practices and continuous learning in a demanding banking context.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with tech exposure or related experience.
• Interest in IT and banking technology environments.
• Willingness to train and obtain mainframe certifications as needed.
• Experience or coursework in z/OS fundamentals is a plus.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24x7 on-call in team rotation after training.
• Work independently and in an agile team environment.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices in systems administration.
• Prioritize multiple tasks within a collaborative setting.
• Resolve system and application issues with mainframe engineers and users.
• Learn disaster recovery and contingency planning procedures.
• Understand z/OS core concepts and related tooling listed above.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

z/OS

CICS for z/OS

Db2 for z/OS

MQ for z/OS

JES

SMF

ISPF

SMS

SMPE

JCL

Job description

Description Summary

The OS Platform Engineer I work with experienced Mainframe Engineer’s which will include Systems Programmers, Mainframe Network Engineer’s, and application teams to perform daily activities ranging in complexity and will be responsible for the installation, configuration, upkeep, and reliable operation of one or more environments. This position also works closely with Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) to customize application solutions and tools to help improve the value of the z Systems platform and environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides 24X7 on-call in team rotation after trained.
• Work independently, as well as work collaboratively, and contribute to an agile team environment.
• Learn how to maintain “State of the Art’ knowledge of best practices in systems administration, high availability, metrics, and business continuity.
• Candidate must be self-motivated and assertive while possessing the ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks in a team environment.
• Demonstrate problem resolution ability to resolve systems application problems while working with other Mainframe Engineers, coordinates with programming application users to determine symptoms and ensure accurate problem resolution.
• Learn plans and implementation strategies and procedures for physical disaster/recovery and contingency planning.
• Understand fundamental concepts of z/OS core, network & storage, CICS for z/OS, Db2 for z/OS, MQ for z/OS along with mainframe related tools such as BMC Mainview, IBM –CICS Interdependency Analyzer, IBM –CICS Performance analyzer, SMPE, ISPF, SMS, SMF, JES, JCL.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent 6 months of related experience that involves working with technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• A strong desire for a long-term career in IT.
• Ability to complete and retain self-directed virtual training on z/OS fundamentals and system administration.
• Passion for continuous learning.
• Ability to work in a professional environment.
• Provides 24X7 on-call in team rotation once trained.
• Personal experience and interest in working with technology.
• Pleasant, curious personality, open to problem solving while building relationships.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure with deadlines.
• Drive and eagerness to learn.
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking, organization, and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively interface and partner with all levels of the organization.
• Previous IT course work or experience.
• Knowledge of banking industry business processes.

Exempt Status

Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay)

Workplace Type

No Workplace Type: Office

Our Approach to Office Workplace Type

Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.

Work Authorization

Huntington will not sponsor applicants for this position for immigration benefits, including but not limited to assisting with obtaining work permission for F-1 students, H-1B professionals, O-1 workers, TN workers, E-3 workers, among other immigration statuses. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Culture

Welcome to Huntington! At Huntington, we look out for people. From reinventing banking with game-changing innovations to building an internal culture that creates lifelong bonds, together, we can make people’s lives better. And amazing things happen when we look out for each other. We prove it every day. Whether it’s helping a colleague or collaborating on a new tool that will revolutionize the way you save money, our actions can have a huge impact. Our colleagues look out for people with a Can-Do Attitude, Service Heart and Forward Thinking. Those are our values—simple but powerful. Each of them pushes us do the right thing, to do right by people. Because people are what matter.