Toyota North America · 5 days ago
Principal Engineer - IBM Mainframe Platform
Plano, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expToyota North America is a leading brand in the mobility sector, seeking a Principal Engineer for their IBM Mainframe Platform. This role focuses on automating and managing IT infrastructure while ensuring optimal performance and security of the IBM z/OS infrastructure.
Manufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manage the overall delivery and support process across multiple initiatives to ensure a sustainable Mainframe Operations practice for IBM z/OS infrastructure, mainframe security, performance tuning, and systems integration with strategic mainframe system architectures
Leading strategic mainframe projects, including system optimization, infrastructure modernization, and proactive incident prevention
Developing, communicating, and executing comprehensive technical mainframe roadmaps aligned with business goals and technology trends
Driving software rationalization and hardware consolidation for best practice optimization
Evaluating hardware and software stacks to recommend emerging technologies and tools for improved mainframe system availability
Defining architectural principles, best practices, and governance frameworks for mainframe environments
Managing mainframe security frameworks, compliance, and disaster recovery strategies for mission-critical workloads
Recommending and implementing modern tools and practices (e.g., z/OSMF, Zowe) to automate and optimize mainframe operations
Collaborating with product owners, architects, and engineers to define IT infrastructure requirements and ensure seamless integration
Developing migration strategies to elevate current systems to modern environments, including data migration
Automating tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention
Supporting modernization initiatives in partnership with the application and functional teams
Conducting proofs of concept and presenting complex technical solutions to the senior leadership
Driving continuous improvement for operational resilience, disaster recovery, and business continuity, with measurable KPIs
Overseeing Mainframe Managed Services operations and ensuring adherence to SLAs
Addressing complex technical and operational challenges with both strategic vision and tactical execution
Monitoring and reporting on KPIs, service metrics, and operational risks to senior leadership
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience with IT solutions, with exposure to mainframe infrastructure environments, including Mainframe OS, Databases, storage, and security
Familiarity with IBM Mainframe hardware, CPU, Tapes, and Hitachi disk
Experience with Mainframe software lifecycle management for IBM and other ISV vendors
Knowledge of disaster recovery (GDPS, Sysplex) and high-availability design
Understanding of mainframe modernization, API enablement, and integration patterns (e.g., IBM z/OS Connect, MQ, CICS)
Exposure to security frameworks such as RACF and SOX audit support
Ability to contribute to the design and architecture of highly available mainframe solutions using IBM products
Experience supporting enterprise-wide mainframe-to-cloud modernization initiatives
Familiarity with DevOps practices and scripting languages (REXX, CLIST), and awareness of modernization tools (z/OSMF, Zowe, Ansible)
Experience assisting in the implementation of technology solutions that enhance user experience and operational efficiency
Ability to support technology strategies and contribute to day-to-day operations in alignment with organizational goals
Preferred
Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills
Willingness to drive innovation and operational improvements
Benefits
A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota, regardless of whether you contribute
Paid holidays and paid time off
Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools, and more
Tax-Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)
Company
Toyota North America
At Toyota, we’re known for making some of the highest quality vehicles on the road. But there is more to our story.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.5MKey Investors
ARPA-E
2024-12-18Grant· $4.5M
Leadership Team
Tetsuo Ogawa
CEO
Brian Kursar
Group Vice President - Head of Enterprise AI
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