Principal Conversion Specialist

Rocket Software; Boise (ID); Remote; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited vacation time

Health and wellness coverage

Life and disability coverage

401(k) and Roth retirement with match

Student debt benefit

Tuition reimbursement

Leadership and skills training

Job summary

Rocket Software is seeking an experienced Principal Conversion Specialist to join our Conversion Engineering team in the United States. The role focuses on complex IBM Z security conversion and migration engagements, working directly with customers and internal teams to analyze environments, execute conversions, troubleshoot issues, and enhance our conversion tooling.

The ideal candidate has deep IBM Z/mainframe experience, strong z/OS knowledge, and hands-on REXX development skills.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of IBM Z/mainframe experience
• 10+ years of hands-on administration with at least one ESM: RACF, ACF2, Top Secret (TSS)
• Strong working knowledge of IBM z/OS
• Strong hands-on experience with TSO/ISPF, JCL, SDSF, and mainframe datasets
• Strong hands-on REXX programming experience
• Ability to read, troubleshoot, modify, and develop REXX code
• Strong technical troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Experience diagnosing issues in complex mainframe environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to work with customers and internal teams
• Willingness to learn additional ESMs, tools, and technologies

Responsibilities

• Analyze environments and execute conversions for IBM Z security projects
• Troubleshoot issues and maintain conversion tooling
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to resolve complex mainframe problems

Skills

IBM Z/mainframe

z/OS

REXX programming

TSO/ISPF

JCL

SDSF

analytical problem solving

customer collaboration

learning new ESMs

Tools

Git

Bitbucket

Jira

Job description

United States

Full time

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Job Description Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Principal Conversion Specialist to join our Conversion Engineering team. This role supports complex IBM Z security conversion and migration engagements and works directly with customers and internal teams to analyze environments, execute conversions, troubleshoot issues, and maintain and enhance our conversion tooling.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in at least one major Enterprise Security Manager (ESM), strong IBM z/OS experience, and hands-on REXX development skills. Expertise across all ESMs is not required. The right candidate will have the technical foundation and willingness to learn additional ESMs, tools, and conversion processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant IBM Z/mainframe experience
• 10+ years of hands-on administration experience with at least one ESM: IBM RACF Broadcom ACF2 Broadcom Top Secret (TSS)
• Strong working knowledge of IBM z/OS
• Strong hands-on experience with: TSO/ISPF JCL SDSF Mainframe datasets and file manipulation Troubleshooting failed jobs and interpreting job output
• Strong hands-on REXX programming experience
• Ability to read, troubleshoot, modify, maintain, and develop REXX code
• Strong technical troubleshooting and analytical/problem-solving skills
• Experience diagnosing issues in complex mainframe environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with both customers and internal technical teams
• Ability and willingness to learn additional ESMs, conversion tools, and technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• IBM High Level Assembler (HLASM) knowledge is a plus
• Previous ESM migration or conversion experience
• Experience developing or maintaining mainframe conversion or migration utilities
• Experience supporting customer-facing IBM Z projects
• Experience analyzing security definitions, identities, permissions, resource rules, and access controls
• Experience with additional programming or scripting languages
• Familiarity with automated testing and modern software engineering practices
• Experience using Git for source control and change management
• Experience using Bitbucket or similar source-code management platforms
• Experience with branching, pull requests, peer/code reviews, and version control practices
• Experience using Jira for work management, defect tracking, backlog management, and documenting engineering activities
• Understanding of secure development practices , particularly when working with security products, customer data, and customer environments
• Ability to research and evaluate industry and engineering best practices , including recommendations generated through AI-assisted tools, and independently validate them before implementation.
• Ability to use AI-assisted development tools responsibly for: Code analysis and troubleshooting Technical research Documentation Identifying potential solutions and approaches Improving engineering productivity

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Annual salary range for this position is between $114,500.00 - $154,575.00 gross before taxes.

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What Rocket Software can offer you in USA:

• Unlimited Vacation Time as well as paid holidays and sick time
• Health and Wellness coverage options for Rocketeers and dependents
• Life and disability coverage
• Fidelity 401(k) and Roth Retirement Savings with matching contributions
• Monthly student debt benefit program
• Tuition Reimbursement and Certificate Reimbursement Program opportunities
• Leadership and skills training opportunities

EOE M/F/Vet/Disability. Rocket Software Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Rocket Software Inc. is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

At Rocket Software, we believe AI is a critical enabler of innovation and productivity. All Rocketeers are expected to actively leverage AI-powered tools and technologies, where appropriate, to enhance efficiency, improve decision-making, and deliver greater impact in their roles. Embracing continuous learning and the responsible use of AI is an essential part of how we work.

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Companies around the world trust Rocket to solve their most complex business challenges by powering their critical infrastructure, business processes, and data. We help extend the value of these assets, enabling our customers to embrace the potential of cloud and mobile computing, advanced analytics, and the innovations of tomorrow. From the clothes we wear to the cars we drive, Rocket solutions power the back-end systems that thousands of brands rely on every day.

At Rocket, software is about more than just code—it\'s about people. We are passionate problem-solvers, working to make a difference for others. Our foundation is built on empathy, humanity, trust, and love, and we strive to embody these core values in everything we do. Whether we\'re serving our customers, partners, or fellow Rocketeers, we are committed to treating everyone with the respect and care they deserve.

Founded in 1990, Rocket Software is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, and has 20 offices worldwide, bringing people and technology together to build a better future.