Capstone IT Staffing ยท 17 hours ago
Senior Mainframe z/OS Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$125K/yr - $130K/yr
10+ years expCapstone IT is partnering with a leading financial services organization to hire a Senior Mainframe z/OS Engineer for a direct-hire, fully remote opportunity. This role involves maintaining production z/OS systems, resolving complex technical issues, and planning customer system migrations.
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Responsibilities
Maintain and support enterprise customer z/OS environments
Support and resolve complex mainframe incidents not handled by operations
Plan and execute customer system migrations (tape save/restore or replication)
Ensure proper execution of system backups and recovery processes
Install, maintain, and configure z/OS, major subsystems, and ISV products
Perform OS upgrades, PTF deployment, and major subsystem releases
Assist with hardware configuration, capacity expansion, and system upgrades
Configure and manage LPARs using the Hardware Management Console (HMC)
Support mainframe networking and connectivity (VTAM, TCP/IP)
Support storage and tape environments, including physical and virtual tape libraries
Maintain system documentation and golden/sandbox system templates
Work with customers on FNTS onboarding or remote management setup
Participate in infrastructure initiatives as the Mainframe Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Perform customer-requested reporting
Provide occasional after-hours and weekend support
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience as a Mainframe Systems Engineer
Deep hands-on expertise with the z/OS operating system (JES2, SDSF, TSO/ISPF, RACF, HCD/IODF, SMP/E)
Strong working knowledge of z/OS subsystems (JES2, WLM, OMVS/USS, SMF/RMF, RACF, ASM, GRS)
Proven ability to support major mainframe subsystems (CICS, IMS, DB2, MQ Series)
Solid understanding of mainframe communication and networking (VTAM, TCP/IP, TLS)
Demonstrated capability configuring TCP/IP servers in IPv4 environments (IPv6 desired)
Hands-on background in storage management (SMS, HSM, DFDSS, VSAM, IDCAMS, ICF Catalogs)
Working knowledge of storage architectures and performance considerations (JBOD, RAID, SAN)
Familiarity with physical and virtual tape library configuration and implementation
Strong knowledge of IBM z Systems hardware
Proficiency configuring LPARs using the Hardware Management Console (HMC)
Capability performing OS upgrades, PTF deployment, and software installation
Working knowledge of automation and monitoring tool configuration and deployment
Ability to define and troubleshoot printer configurations
Self-motivated and able to work independently
Strong communication skills (written, verbal, presentations)
Preferred
Sysplex design or implementation experience
IPv6 configuration or support experience
Printer configuration and troubleshooting experience
Experience with storage architectures (JBOD, RAID, SAN) and performance considerations
Company
Capstone IT Staffing
Capstone IT unlocks your business potential with the transformative power of technology and human resources.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jim Richards
CEO
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