Remote Lead Mainframe Engineer: DB2 & Z/OS Expert

LanceSoft, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LanceSoft, Inc. seeks a Lead Mainframe Engineer to maintain enterprise IBM Z/mainframe environments. The role emphasizes hands-on DB2 work, SMP/E, USS, Zowe, and z/OSMF, with leadership across cross-functional teams.

You’ll install, configure, deploy, and optimize mainframe software, storage, and related infrastructure while collaborating with infrastructure, application, and database teams. Remote work is supported for this position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working in a mainframe environment.
• Strong hands-on DB2 experience – critical requirement.
• 1+ years of experience with UNIX System Services (USS), Zowe, and z/OSMF.
• 2+ years of experience working with mainframe storage infrastructure.
• 3+ years of experience installing, configuring, and deploying mainframe server software using SMP/E.
• Experience with one or more of the following mainframe technologies/products: z/OS, ESP, ACF2, Syncsort, WebSphere, DFSMS, HSM, CICS, DB2.
• 2+ years of coding/scripting experience with REXX, COBOL, SAS, ISPF, CLIST, JCL.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Preferred: IBM Specialist (System z) certification or equivalent IBM Z/mainframe certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support enterprise IBM Z/mainframe environments.
• Install, configure, customize, maintain, and deploy mainframe software.
• Support DB2 environments and related mainframe infrastructure.
• Manage and support mainframe storage infrastructure.
• Work with SMP/E for installation and maintenance of mainframe software products.
• Support UNIX System Services (USS), Zowe, and z/OSMF environments.
• Troubleshoot complex mainframe infrastructure and software issues.
• Support system upgrades, configurations, deployments, and maintenance activities.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and utilities using mainframe programming/scripting languages.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, database, and engineering teams.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on mainframe engineering activities.
• Analyze system issues and implement effective technical solutions.
• Follow enterprise standards for system security, configuration, change management, and software deployment.

Skills

DB2

Mainframe experience

JCL

COBOL

REXX

SAS

ISPF

SAS/ISPF

Tools

UNIX System Services (USS)

Zowe

z/OSMF

SMP/E

Mainframe storage

WebSphere

DFSMS

HSM

CICS

Job description

LanceSoft, Inc. seeks a Lead Mainframe Engineer to maintain enterprise IBM Z/mainframe environments. The role emphasizes hands-on DB2 work, SMP/E, USS, Zowe, and z/OSMF, with leadership across cross-functional teams.

You’ll install, configure, deploy, and optimize mainframe software, storage, and related infrastructure while collaborating with infrastructure, application, and database teams. Remote work is supported for this position.