Mainframe Systems Administrator

Auto-Owners Insurance; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched 401(k)

Fully-funded pension plan

Bonus programs

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Auto-Owners Insurance is seeking a Mainframe Systems Administrator in Michigan to lead and coordinate projects while installing and maintaining z/OS systems software. This position offers a merit-based work-from-home program after initial training.

The ideal candidate will have experience with z/OS software, solid problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a team environment. Benefits include competitive salary, matched 401(k), and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience with z/OS systems software installation and administration.
• Experience in a leadership or project coordination role.
• Willingness to work occasionally outside normal business hours.

Responsibilities

• Define software routines using mainframe programming languages.
• Install and maintain vendor-supplied software packages.
• Provide technical support for systems software.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CICS

Job description

Job Description

A mainframe systems administrator is needed to install, maintain, and administer z/OS systems software, leading a team or coordinating projects. This role offers a merit‑based work‑from‑home program: after initial in‑person training the employee can work from home up to three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Define and program software routines using established mainframe programming languages.
• Install and/or maintain vendor‑supplied software packages using SMP/E.
• Provide technical support to application programming and other support areas in the use of systems software.
• Debug problems involving systems software.
• Change operating‑system settings and options to support business needs and optimize performance.
• Assist in developing and recommending standards and best practices for the use of systems software.

Qualifications

• Experience with z/OS systems software installation, maintenance, and administration.
• Experience as a team leader or project coordinator.
• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work occasionally outside normal business hours.
• Experience with CICS installation/administration is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred; coursework with emphasis on computer science techniques preferred.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Matched 401(k).
• Fully‑funded pension plan (once vested).
• Bonus programs.
• Generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal time, and sick leave.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Auto‑Owners Insurance is an equal‑opportunity employer. The company hires, transfers, and promotes on the basis of ability, without consideration of disability, age, sex, race, color, religion, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, or any factor contrary to federal, state, or local law.