Senior Mainframe Systems Engineer – z/OS & MQ Expert

Veriipro; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Veriipro is seeking an experienced IBM Mainframe Engineer to lead modernization initiatives and provide engineering support across IBM Z technologies. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in IBM Mainframe systems, particularly with z/OS and IBM MQ, ensuring optimal system performance and security.

Responsibilities include leading platform upgrades, supporting various IBM technologies, and troubleshooting complex issues. This position requires strong analytical skills and excellent communication abilities, as collaboration with multiple teams is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience supporting IBM Mainframe systems engineering and platform administration.
• Strong expertise in IBM Z technologies including z/OS, z/VM, DB2 for z/OS, CICS TS, and IMS.
• 8+ years of experience with IBM MQ for z/OS, including Queue Manager architecture and administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead z/OS platform upgrade and modernization initiatives.
• Provide engineering support across core IBM Z technologies.
• Troubleshoot complex platform issues and provide root-cause analysis.

Skills

IBM Z technologies

Mainframe security administration

Performance tuning

Troubleshooting and problem-solving

Communication

Tools

IBM MQ

JCL

REXX

CA-7

Control-M

Job description

Veriipro is seeking an experienced IBM Mainframe Engineer to lead modernization initiatives and provide engineering support across IBM Z technologies. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in IBM Mainframe systems, particularly with z/OS and IBM MQ, ensuring optimal system performance and security.

Responsibilities include leading platform upgrades, supporting various IBM technologies, and troubleshooting complex issues. This position requires strong analytical skills and excellent communication abilities, as collaboration with multiple teams is essential for success.