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Niche mainframe skillset reduces candidate pool despite metro location amplifier.
IBM z/OS mainframe expertise is highly domain-specific and not easily transferable across industries.
Explicit 7-10 years and many mandatory mainframe technologies imply strict screening.
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Own strategic oversight and administration of IBM z/OS and CICS environments including RACF security, SMS, HSM, and system software across large-scale global deployments.
Lead installation, configuration, maintenance, upgrades, and problem resolution for IBM mainframe systems and subsystems, ensuring platform stability and compliance.
Serve as primary liaison with third-party managed service providers, coordinate SLAs, cross-train across disciplines, and contribute to AIOps initiatives for automation and platform monitoring.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
7-10 years of experience in mainframe systems programming or systems administration.
Strong hands-on expertise with IBM Mainframe z/OS operating system and subsystems: RACF, SMP/E, JES2, JCL, ISPF, REXX, CICS, Db2, TCP/IP, DFSMS/HSM.
Must support 24x7 on-call rotation and have proven ability managing ISV products from CA/Broadcom, BMC, or Rocket Software.
Experienced system engineer with deep technical expertise in IBM z/OS platform and its ecosystem in large-scale, complex global environments.
Capable of cross-disciplinary knowledge spanning systems programming, DB2 DBA, Mainframe Architecture, and z/OS development with interest in AIOps and automation.
Experienced working with third-party service providers, driving operational excellence and embedding AIOps and CI/CD in hybrid cloud or retail transactional settings.