Remote z/OS Mainframe Systems Engineer

Apex Systems; Cedar Rapids (IA); À distance; USD 62 000 - 69 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Everforth Apex is seeking an Intermediate Systems Engineer to support and maintain a large-scale zOS mainframe environment. This role focuses on installation, monitoring, troubleshooting, and support of mainframe systems and related software, including BMC Control-D output management.

The ideal candidate will work across technical teams to ensure reliability and uptime. Key responsibilities include proactive performance monitoring, incident resolution, on-call participation, disaster recovery

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in a mainframe systems support role.
• Hands-on experience with IBM zOS mainframe environments.
• Experience with JCL, TSO/ISPF, and SDSF.
• Familiarity with BMC Control-D output management tools.
• Basic to intermediate programming with REXX, COBOL, Assembler, or SAS.
• Understanding of IT infrastructure concepts and system administration practices.
• Knowledge of disaster recovery and testing procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow testing and implementation procedures.

Responsabilités

• Support and maintain zOS mainframe systems in a sysplex environment.
• Monitor system performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues through root cause analysis.
• Support the BMC Control-D environment.
• Install, test, maintain, and document mainframe software and updates.
• Collaborate with vendors to diagnose issues and implement solutions.
• Participate in on-call support and respond to incidents.
• Support disaster recovery testing and business continuity initiatives.
• Assist with infrastructure and business-driven projects.
• Recommend and implement improvements to increase availability and efficiency.

Connaissances

Mainframe knowledge

IBM zOS

JCL/TSO/ISPF/SDSF

BMC Control-D

Programming: REXX/COBOL/Assembler/SAS

IT infrastructure

Disaster recovery

Troubleshooting

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Outils

BMC Control-D

Description du poste

Everforth Apex is seeking an Intermediate Systems Engineer to support and maintain a large-scale zOS mainframe environment. This role focuses on installation, monitoring, troubleshooting, and support of mainframe systems and related software, including BMC Control-D output management.

The ideal candidate will work across technical teams to ensure reliability and uptime. Key responsibilities include proactive performance monitoring, incident resolution, on-call participation, disaster recovery