Mainframe z/OS Infrastructure Engineer II

Bank of America; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America in Jersey City, NJ, seeks a Senior Mainframe Automation Specialist to drive tooling and services within a technical domain that align with architectural governance. You will implement templates, playbooks, and automation for deployment and operation of IBM System Automation Z/OS, GDPS-CA, and NETVIEW.

The role requires deep mainframe experience, proficiency in REXX and PIPES, and the ability to lead small teams while communicating clearly with technical and non‑technical

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' experience with Mainframe z/OS.
• Strong REXX and Pipes programming.
• Experience with IBM System Automation ZOS, GDPS-CA.
• Ability to write and maintain documentation.
• Experience with JCL, TSO, ISPF.
• Strong communication with clients and teams.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and support IBM System Automation for ZOS.
• Lead automation initiatives and develop templates and playbooks.
• Provide technical leadership and collaboration.
• Develop automation in REXX and PIPES.
• Participate in on-call support.
• Translate business requirements into technical definitions.

Skills

Mainframe z/OS

REXX programming

PIPES programming

Documentation

Technical leadership

Communication

On-call support

Tools

JCL/TSO/ISPF

IBM System Automation ZOS

GDPS-CA

IEBCOPY/IEBGENER

Job description

Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

Being a Great Place to Work is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve.

Bank of America is committed to an in‑office culture with specific requirements for office‑based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role‑specific considerations.

At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact.

Job Description:

This job is responsible for tool and service designs within a technical domain that enable business strategies in accordance with architectural governance, standards and policies. Key responsibilities include creating infrastructure tools and their integration as a service, facilitating deployment of technical solutions by developing templates, playbooks and automation used during implementation. Job expectations include looking for opportunities to improve efficiency when implementing and maintaining tools/services and embracing a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

• The System Automation technical team(LSA) supports the IBM System Automation Z/OS, Automation NETVIEW and GDPS-CA tool set and tasks and their associated automation process, programming and policy database. Candidate should have a minimum of 7 years’ experience with deep knowledge of the Mainframe z/OS operating system and a higher-level understanding of Mainframe System Automation and Mainframe operations.
• Responsibilities include configuration, maintenance, and support of IBM System Automation for ZOS, GDPS-CA technology .
• A complex understanding of REXX programming and Pipes Programming experience are required.
• Requires minimum to no supervision and work as a team member. Write and maintain documentation and perform other duties as necessary.
• Demonstrate technical leadership and provide technical knowledge and capabilities as a team member and individual contributor.
• Develop programs in languages such REXX, PIPES for Automation initiatives. Must be able to communicate across differing audiences including technical, managerial and vendors.
• Can develop technical solution requirements and lead individual or small team initiatives when required.
• Participate in On call Support .

Responsibilities:

• Provides subject matter expertise and consulting services on a range of technologies and assists Technical Analysts and Infrastructure Engineers to ensure that technology solutions comply with enterprise system design and engineering standards
• Assists with translating business requirements into technical definitions, reference models, blueprints, and playbooks for deployment in compliance with architecture standards and policies
• Assists in the evaluation of reference models, blueprints and playbooks to ensure they are fit for purpose
• Develops software solutions to address manual and repeatable work or inefficient processes
• Conducts on-site evaluations of third‑party products being considered for firm adoption
• Promotes an inclusive and healthy working environment and helps to resolve organizational impediments/blockers
• Contributes to the creation/selection of functional and non‑functional product evaluation requirements within and across domains
• The System Automation technical team(LSA) supports the IBM System Automation Z/OS, Automation NETVIEW and GDPS-CA tool set and tasks and their associated automation process, programming and policy database.

Required Qualifications:

• This position will require after hours support and some weekend and holiday hours
• Candidate must have a minimum of 7 years’ experience with Mainframe z/OS operating system
• Must have LPAR experience
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables with various time and date deliveries
• Working Mainframe REXX programming experience. Solid understanding of PIPES.
• Solid Experience of IBM System Automation ZOS.
• Ability to write and maintain documentation
• Mainframe z/OS, JCL, TSO, ISPF knowledge
• Ability to work closely with clients to automate processes to solve client issues.
• Deep knowledge of IBM Utilities i.e. IEBCOPY, IEBGENER, etc.
• Good communication skills, both written and oral are required as the individual must interface with system programmers, application developers, support teams, software vendors and management staff.

Desired Qualifications:

• Release/Change Tools

Skills:

• Analytical Thinking
• Application Development
• Automation
• Production Support
• Risk Management
• Adaptability
• Business Acumen
• DevOps Practices
• Solution Delivery Process
• Solution Design
• Other

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:

40