Sr. Engineer, Mainframe

First National Bank of Omaha; Virginia (MN); Remote; USD 88,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Mainframe Senior Engineer to maintain and optimize customer environments. This role involves solving technical challenges, planning migrations, and supporting Mainframe systems like z Series and Virtual Tape. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Mainframe administration and be adept at managing software upgrades and system configurations. Join a supportive and flexible workplace that values growth and offers a range of benefits, including medical, dental, and tuition assistance. If you're passionate about technology and ready to make an impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with matching

Paid time off

HSA

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• Experience as a Mainframe Systems Engineer is essential.
• Knowledge of z/OS, SDSF, TSO, and HCD/IODF is required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain customer environments and solve technical problems.
• Support migration projects with minimal impact.
• Document systems thoroughly and provide after-hours support.

Skills

Mainframe Systems Engineering

z/OS

SDSF

TSO

HCD/IODF

SMP/E

JES2

WLM

OMVS/USS

SMF/RMF

RACF

ASM

GRS

CICS

IMS

DB2

Datacom

MQ Series

VTAM

TCP/IP

Storage management (SMS, HSM, DFDSS, VSAM, IDCAMS, ICF)

Printer configuration troubleshooting

Tape libraries and OS upgrades

Automation tools

Job description

ABOUT FNTS

As a nationally recognized Cloud Service Provider, FNTS has a proven history guiding our customers through their cloud journey. FNTS specializes in multi-cloud solutions, focusing on agility, transparency, IT optimization, and cost containment. We prioritize security, especially for highly regulated industries.

Our culture and employees are central to our success. We are committed to their growth and success.

Our Modern, Flexible Workplace:

We support a flexible work environment, allowing remote work from anywhere in the U.S., with an option for hoteling workspace when onsite. Work location may change based on business needs.

Summary of the Job:

FNTS, with over 20 years in managed IT services, is a leader in customized hosted and remotely managed services. We operate a state-of-the-art data center and offer tailored solutions with a Midwest culture emphasizing ethics and personalized service.

About This Role:

*** We cannot sponsor candidates for this position ***

The Mainframe Senior Engineer maintains customer environments, solves technical problems, plans migrations, and supports Mainframe systems such as z Series, Virtual Tape, and related networking. Previous Mainframe administrative, operator, and support experience are required.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Perform reporting functions as required by the customer
2. Support cases and incidents escalated beyond operations
3. Install, maintain, and configure ISV products
4. Assist with hardware configuration and upgrades
5. Support migration projects with minimal impact
6. Document systems thoroughly
7. Support customer migration to FNTS or remote management
8. Implement new technologies per team roadmap
9. Manage software upgrades and system templates
10. Participate as Mainframe SME in infrastructure projects
11. Provide after-hours and weekend support as needed

The Ideal Candidate:

Qualifications:

• Experience as a Mainframe Systems Engineer
• Knowledge of z/OS, SDSF, TSO, HCD/IODF, SMP/E
• Experience with JES2, WLM, OMVS/USS, SMF/RMF, RACF, ASM, GRS
• Familiarity with CICS, IMS, DB2, Datacom, MQ Series
• Support experience for DBA and applications
• Understanding of VTAM, TCP/IP
• Storage management skills (SMS, HSM, DFDSS, VSAM, IDCAMS, ICF)
• Knowledge of z hardware and LPAR configuration
• Experience with storage in JBOD, RAID, SAN
• Printer configuration troubleshooting
• Experience with tape libraries, OS upgrades, and automation tools
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently

Additional Qualifications include z/VSE, z/VM concepts, hardware familiarity (DS8000, TS7700, tape systems), and mirroring technologies.

Compensation:

Range: $88,067 - $145,309. Actual starting pay depends on experience and skills.

Benefits:

Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k with matching, paid time off, HSA, employee banking, growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and disability insurance. More info at FNBO Benefits.

For questions, email [e-mail] with job number R-20250493 in the subject line.

Equal Opportunity & Belonging:

FNTS fosters a culture of belonging, valuing diversity and authentic self-expression. We are an equal opportunity employer and follow all applicable laws regarding employment and marijuana use (excluding California).

Application Deadline:

Jobs are posted for at least 5 days; postings may end earlier based on applicant volume.