Remote Mainframe Systems Engineer - z/OS

Regions Bank; Atlanta (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Regions Bank is seeking a Mainframe Systems Engineer to install, maintain, and optimize mainframe operating systems ensuring stability, performance, and security. The role emphasizes technical troubleshooting, configuration, and ongoing process improvements while supporting business continuity.

The position is offsite with a preference for candidates near Regions offices; most work is performed remotely, with on-site visits as needed. A strong background in ZOS, CICS, MQ, and DB2 is required.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Ability to work under pressure

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

10+ years experience with mainframe infrastructure (high school path)

Tools

Z/OS

CICS

MQ

DB2

Storage

Automation

ZLinux

Job description

Regions Bank is seeking a Mainframe Systems Engineer to install, maintain, and optimize mainframe operating systems ensuring stability, performance, and security. The role emphasizes technical troubleshooting, configuration, and ongoing process improvements while supporting business continuity.

The position is offsite with a preference for candidates near Regions offices; most work is performed remotely, with on-site visits as needed. A strong background in ZOS, CICS, MQ, and DB2 is required.