Mainframe Systems Engineer
United Software Group Inc - Plano
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Job Title: Mainframe Systems Engineer
Location: Plano TX
Interview: Video Interview
Description:
The Mainframe Systems Engineer is responsible for the design, optimization, and modernization of our mainframe systems. This role requires expertise in z/OS upgrades, network management (printers, TLS, mail), automation (REXX, tools), storage solutions (Hitachi & VTS), and hardware uplift. Additionally, the engineer will lead service improvement, best practice implementation, software rationalization, Broadcom elimination efforts, and mainframe modernization solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform z/OS upgrades to maintain system stability and compliance.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical showstoppers during datacenter migration and z/OS operations.
- Automate system processes using REXX and mainframe tools to improve efficiency.
- Manage network infrastructure, including printers, TLS, and mail services.
- Oversee storage solutions for Hitachi & Virtual Tape Storage (VTS).
- Collaborate with vendors on software licensing, hardware uplift, and modernization initiatives.
- Drive software rationalization, reducing redundancy and optimizing costs.
- Lead Broadcom elimination project, ensuring transition to more effective solutions.
- Engage in Severity 1 & 2 incident resolution, providing technical expertise for critical issues.
- Implement service improvement strategies and standardization efforts for operational excellence.
- Ensure SOX compliance, maintaining strict regulatory adherence and documentation.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
- 15+ years experience in mainframe architecture, including z/OS upgrades and hardware uplift
- 5+ years experience designing scalable, secure enterprise systems
- Hands-on development/programming experience in COBOL, DB2, IMS, MQ, RACF, and CICS
- Expertise in automation (REXX, tools) and service optimization
- Familiarity with cloud service providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of Hitachi & VTS storage solutions
- Experience in Broadcom elimination and cost optimization projects
- Expertise in legacy system modernization approaches ("7 Rs")
- Cloud-based mainframe modernization strategies