Deutsche Bank · 7 hours ago
Mainframe – Technology Service Specialist - Assistant Vice President
Cary, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $142K/yrDeutsche Bank is a leading global investment bank that provides financial services to clients worldwide. They are seeking a Mainframe Technology Service Specialist to ensure the health and performance of mission-critical mainframe applications, drive problem prevention, and mentor junior staff while contributing to the strategic direction of the mainframe platform.
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Responsibilities
Lead diagnosis and resolution of the most critical and complex mainframe incidents, acting as an escalation point for L2 engineers and driving resolution for production-impacting issues
Champion advanced root cause analysis (RCA), identifying systemic weaknesses and architectural gaps across multiple components.Develop and implement long-term problem prevention strategies, not just workarounds, through proactive measures and architectural enhancements
Serve as a primary liaison with L3/Development teams and vendors for complex system fixes, enhancements, and strategic initiatives, Proactively identify and recommend architectural improvements to enhance mainframe stability, performance, scalability, and security
Lead performance tuning initiatives across z/OS, CICS, DB2, Message Queue (MQ), and critical applications, leveraging advanced monitoring data and analysis, Drive the adoption of automation and modernization efforts within the mainframe support ecosystem (e.g., AIOps integration, scripting)
Drive process improvements for change and release management, reducing deployment risks and enhancing efficiency, Collaborate closely with development and project teams to ensure seamless integration of, Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans and procedures for mainframe systems, leading regular DR drills
Establish and enforce standards for documentation, ensuring high-quality and up-to-date runbooks, operational procedures, and architectural diagrams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Extensive, hands-on experience in mainframe production support or systems programming, with at least relevant experience in a lead, supervisory, or senior technical leadership role
Expert-level knowledge of z/OS, including JES2/3, z/OS concepts (storage, memory, WLM), and system utilities
Expert in DB2 – advanced Structured Query Language (SQL), utilities, performance tuning at a systemic level, DB2 connect, data sharing groups
Master of JCL (Job Control Language) – complex job streams, conditional processing, restart/recovery, and optimization strategies
Preferred
Proficiency in COBOL and Assembler is highly desirable for deep-dive analysis; PL/I is a plus
Advanced experience with IBM MQ Series (Message Queue) support, administration, and connectivity
Extensive proficiency with common and advanced mainframe utilities (e.g., DFSORT, IEBCOPY, IDCAMS, DITTO, FileAid, Abend-AID, Xpediter)
Expert-level experience with multiple mainframe monitoring tools (e.g., OMEGAMON XE, TMON, RMF, CA SYSVIEW, SMF/RMF data analysis) and the ability to interpret and act on performance metrics
In-depth knowledge of mainframe storage concepts (DASD, Tape, SMS, DFM, DASD management tools like FDR/ABR, DFDSS)
Benefits
A diverse and inclusive environment that embraces change, innovation, and collaboration
A hybrid working model with up to 60% work from home, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility, generous vacation, personal and volunteer days, a commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility
Employee Resource Groups support an inclusive workplace for everyone and promote community engagement
Access to a strong network of Communities of Practice connecting you to colleagues with shared interests and values
Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits, retirement savings plans, parental leave, and family building benefits, educational resources, matching gift and volunteer programs
Company
Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank is an investment bank that offers financial products and services to corporate and institutional clients.
Founded in 1870
10001+ employees
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