z/OS Systems Engineer – (Mainframe, Hardware, Storage) – Remote

Optomi; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in automotive innovation seeks a z/OS Systems Engineer for a remote role. This position focuses on maintaining and modernizing critical infrastructure, leading service improvement efforts, and participating in cloud modernization projects. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in mainframe systems, automation, and risk management.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in mainframe architecture, operations, and upgrades.
• Hands-on experience with COBOL, DB2, IMS, MQ, RACF, CICS.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts on service improvement and mainframe modernization strategies.
• Participate in modernization projects like Broadcom elimination and automation.

Skills

Automation

Service Optimization

Risk Management

Tools

COBOL

DB2

IMS

MQ

RACF

CICS

REXX

AWS

Azure

GCP

Hitachi

VTS

Job description

z/OS Systems Engineer – (Mainframe, Hardware, Storage) – Remote

Optomi, in partnership with a leader in automotive innovation, is seeking a Mainframe Systems Engineer for a long-term contract based in Plano, TX.

This role involves z/OS upgrades, automation (REXX, tools), network management (printers, TLS, mail), storage solutions (Hitachi, VTS), and hardware upgrades. You will lead efforts on service improvement, Broadcom elimination, and mainframe modernization strategies.

What the Right Professional Will Enjoy:

• Maintaining, upgrading, and modernizing critical enterprise infrastructure.
• Participating in modernization projects like Broadcom elimination, automation, and cloud modernization.
• Working in a dynamic environment with diverse teams to solve complex problems.

Apply Today If Your Background Includes:

• 15+ years of experience in mainframe architecture, operations, and upgrades.
• Hands-on experience with COBOL, DB2, IMS, MQ, RACF, CICS.
• Expertise in automation (REXX), service optimization, and risk management.
• Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) and mainframe modernization approaches.
• Experience leading cost reduction and Broadcom elimination efforts (preferred).
• Experience with Hitachi storage and Virtual Tape Storage (VTS).
• Knowledge of cloud-based mainframe modernization strategies.
• Expertise in legacy system modernization frameworks (7 Rs).

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting