Remote Mainframe z/OS Systems Administrator - Apprentice

Alight Solutions; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing programs

Retirement matching

Generous time off

Parental leave

Continuing education

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Alight Solutions is seeking an entry-level IT Systems Administrator apprentice to support the z/OS mainframe environment. You will learn and apply best practices for monitoring system usage, generating reports, and identifying trends under supervision.

The role emphasizes mentoring, training, and developing skills in mainframe operations. The candidate will complete the IBM z Skills GSAP MSA 1 during the first year, with potential travel to office locations and a camera-on interview process.

Qualifications

• Experience with z/OS operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Support Operations, application development, and production support teams (Db2, CICS, etc.).
• Ensure non-disruptive installations of system and program products.
• Adhere to organizational change management policies.
• Participate in evaluation and implementation of new products.
• Plan and execute z/OS installation, configuration, and upgrades.
• Install and maintain SAS and BMC IOA Control products (Control-M/D, Strobe, etc.).
• Assist supporting Operations, app/dev, and production support teams.
• Ensure non-disruptive installations.
• Participate in evaluating new products.

Skills

z/OS mainframe

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

z/OS

CICS

Db2

Control-M

SAS

Strobe

Job description

Alight Solutions is seeking an entry-level IT Systems Administrator apprentice to support the z/OS mainframe environment. You will learn and apply best practices for monitoring system usage, generating reports, and identifying trends under supervision.

The role emphasizes mentoring, training, and developing skills in mainframe operations. The candidate will complete the IBM z Skills GSAP MSA 1 during the first year, with potential travel to office locations and a camera-on interview process.