Mainframe Systems Engineer

Regions Bank; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 102,691 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation/Sick Time

401K with Company Match

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Job summary

Regions Bank is seeking a Mainframe Systems Engineer to manage and innovate within our mainframe environment. This role involves critical responsibilities including troubleshooting, operational management, and compliance with security regulations.

Applicants should have at least 6 years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and experience, and be familiar with various mainframe technologies. The position offers flexibility with predominantly remote work options.

Qualifications

• 6 years of mainframe infrastructure technical software and hardware analysis experience.
• Installation and support of Mainframe system products.
• Experience managing vendor support tickets.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain mainframe operating systems.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Implement backup and disaster recovery strategies.

Skills

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Mainframe hardware understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or related field

High School Diploma or GED with 10 years experience

Tools

ZOS

CICS

DB2

MQ

TCPIP

Job description

Job Description

At Regions, the Mainframe Systems Engineer installs and maintains mainframe operating systems ensuring the stability, performance and security of our mainframe environment while driving innovation and continuous improvement.

Primary Responsibilities

• Evaluates system specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility
• Troubleshoots and resolves complex technical issues related to mainframe systems and applications
• Administers, configures, and maintains mainframe systems, including hardware, operating systems, and software components
• Maintains operational effectiveness and efficiency by monitoring, evaluating, and adjusting mainframe operating systems
• Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards
• Maintains installation records by documenting system configurations, procedures, and best practices
• Resolves problems by determining cause, providing technical assistance to applications and other support staff
• Develops and implements backup and disaster recovery strategies to ensure business continuity
• Covers on call 24x7 on a rotating basis for problem resolution and SEV1 incidents
• Ensures compliance with risk management programs, rules and regulations, and cybersecurity practices; identifies opportunities for and supports process improvements; applies disciplined change management practices

This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field and six (6) years of mainframe infrastructure technical software and hardware analysis, programming, and installation experience
• Or High School Diploma or GED with ten (10) years of experience of mainframe infrastructure technical software and hardware analysis, programming, and installation
• Experience in installation and support of Mainframe system products including ZOS, CICS, MQ, DB2, Storage, Automation, ZLINUX or Networking
• Experience in problem determination, installation and support of mainframe products, disaster recovery experience and knowledge, and performance and tuning experience
• Experience in opening, managing, solving, and closing problems with vendor support centers

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to interpret and ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and industry guidance
• Ability to work in a team environment when applicable
• Ability to work under limited guidance
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent problem solving and trouble shooting skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Strong understanding of mainframe hardware

Additional Preferences

• Basic Networking Knowledge
• TCPIP
• IP V4 addressing, subnetting, utilities like traceroute, ping, etc.
• Routing protocols (OSPF and static routes in our case)
• Content delivery, load balancers
• DNS basic knowledge: forward/reverse lookup, resolvers, DNS caching/time to live
• FTP/FTPS/SFTP/SSH
• VTAM
• Basic configuration: Major nodes, application definitions, Enterprise Extender
• Basic Unix knowledge
• File structure
• Basic commands: ls, cd, chmod, etc.
• Basic z/OS knowledge
• TSO, ISPF,JCL, job submission, etc.
• Security
• TLS sessions
• Certificate chains, keyrings
• Nice to have:
• z/OS policy agent (PAGENT)
• ZOSMF network configuration assistant
• Managed file transfer applications such as Connect Direct
• Mainframe print delivery (Infoprint)
• Hypersockets and Shared Memory communication
• Service Now experience

This position is currently offsite, preferably close to a Regions office within our retail branch footprint (click here (https://careers.regions.com/us/en/explore-regions) to see our locations). Associates will work from their home primarily and may be expected to go on site for meetings or other events as needed.

Position Type

Full time

Compensation Details

Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.

The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.

Job Range Target

Minimum: $102,691.05 USD

Median: $133,000.00 USD

Incentive Pay Plans

This job is not incentive eligible.

Benefits Information

Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. (https://www.regions.com/about-regions/benefits/benefits-eligibility) Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.

• Paid Vacation/Sick Time
• 401K with Company Match
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Disability Benefits
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Associate Volunteer Program

Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time. To learn more about Regions’ benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser.

https://www.regions.com/about-regions/welcome-portal/benefits

Location Details

Riverchase Operations Center

Location: Hoover, Alabama

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.