Mainframe Engineer

Job Title: Mainframe Engineer (z/OS)

Job Location: Remote Canada

Job Duration: Long-Term

Job Description:

• We are seeking a Mainframe System Engineer (z/OS) whose responsibilities include supporting Mainframe components and software, installing, testing, maintenance and documentation on mainframe z/OS systems in a sysplex environment along with projects as required. In addition, support of the Control-D output management system.

Responsibilities:

• Daily support of the mainframe components and software to ensure the overall health of mainframe environment.
• Moderate problem resolution – resolving problems to final resolution with root cause.
• Ability to work with our vendors to trouble shoot problems and fixes as well as the ability to provide and identify diagnostics needed for root cause.
• Proactive daily monitoring of key mainframe system metric to identify improvement opportunities.
• Installing third-party mainframe software and software fixes.
• Responding to client requests for access management authorization.

Requirements:

• Experience with z/OS architecture mainframe systems in a sysplex environment is required for a candidate to be considered for this role.
• 2-7 years of experience in a mainframe support role is required.
• Experience with programming language REXX or SAS and bonus if you have experience with Assembler or COBOL.
• Moderate knowledge of JCL, TSO/ISPF and SDSF concepts and functionality.
• Experience with knowledge of BMC Control-D output management infrastructure and components is a plus.