Mainframe Systems Engineer

MainframeMaster; Hoover (AL); In loco; USD 110.000 - 140.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Regions Bank is hiring a Mainframe Systems Engineer in Hoover, AL, to install, maintain, and optimize mainframe operating systems ensuring stability, performance, and security. You will troubleshoot complex issues, document configurations, and implement backup and disaster recovery strategies.

The role requires a strong background in ZOS, CICS, MQ, DB2, and related tools, with on-call availability and adherence to risk and change management standards.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of mainframe infrastructure experience or 10 years on a related track.
• Experience installing and supporting mainframe products including ZOS, CICS, MQ, DB2, Storage, Automation, ZLINUX, or Networking.
• Experience with problem determination, outage handling, disaster recovery, performance tuning, and vendor support coordination.

Mansioni

• Evaluates system specifications, I/O processes, and parameters for hardware/software compatibility.
• Troubleshoots and resolves complex issues in mainframe systems and applications.
• Administers, configures, and maintains mainframe systems including hardware, OS, and software components.
• Monitors and tunes mainframe environments to maintain stability and performance.
• Maintains installation records documenting configurations, procedures, and best practices.
• Develops backup and disaster recovery strategies to ensure business continuity.
• Covers on-call 24x7 rotating for problem resolution and Sev1 incidents.
• Ensures compliance with risk management, cybersecurity practices, and change management.

Conoscenze

CICS

MQ

DB2

ZOS

ZLINUX

ISPF

JCL

TSO

Networking

Problem Solving

Communication

Disaster Recovery

Security

Formazione

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

High School Diploma or GED with ten years of experience in mainframe infrastructure

Strumenti

ZOSMF

Connect Direct

Infoprint

Enterprise Extender

PAGENT

Hypersockets

Descrizione del lavoro

# Mainframe Systems EngineerRegions BankFull-timeHoover, AL - Riverchase Operations Center (Birmingham, AL)0 viewsPosted October 5, 2026## Job DescriptionAt 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 ResponsibilitiesEvaluates system specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibilityTroubleshoots and resolves complex technical issues related to mainframe systems and applicationsAdministers, configures, and maintains mainframe systems, including hardware, operating systems, and software componentsMaintains operational effectiveness and efficiency by monitoring, evaluating, and adjusting mainframe operating systemsMaintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standardsMaintains installation records by documenting system configurations, procedures, and best practicesResolves problems by determining cause, providing technical assistance to applications and other support staffDevelops and implements backup and disaster recovery strategies to ensure business continuityCovers on call 24x7 on a rotating basis for problem resolution and SEV1 incidentsEnsures 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 & SkillsRequirementsBachelor'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 experienceOr High School Diploma or GED with ten (10) years of experience of mainframe infrastructure technical software and hardware analysis, programming, and installationExperience in installation and support of Mainframe system products including ZOS, **CICS**, **MQ**, **DB2**, Storage, Automation, **ZLINUX** or NetworkingExperience in problem determination, installation and support of mainframe products, disaster recovery experience and knowledge, and performance and tuning experienceExperience in opening, managing, solving, and closing problems with vendor support centersSkills and CompetenciesAbility to interpret and ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and industry guidance Ability to work in a team environment when applicableAbility to work under limited guidanceAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlinesExcellent problem solving and trouble shooting skillsStrong communication and collaboration abilitiesStrong understanding of mainframe hardwareBasic Networking KnowledgeTCPIPIP 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 liveFTP/FTPS/SFTP/SSHVTAMBasic configuration: Major nodes, application definitions, **Enterprise Extender**Basic **Unix** knowledgeFile structureBasic commands: ls, cd, chmod, etc.Basic z/OS knowledgeTSO, **ISPF**,**JCL**, job submission, etc.SecurityTLS sessionsCertificate chains, keyringsNice to have:z/OS policy agent (PAGENT)ZOSMF network configuration assistantManaged file transfer applications such as **Connect Direct**Mainframe print delivery (**Infoprint**)Hypersockets and Shared Memory communicationService Now experience## How to ApplyApply directly through the application link above