FNTS · 1 month ago
Senior Mainframe z/OS Engineer ( Remote/ Work from Home)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$88K/yr - $145K/yr
10+ years expFNTS is a nationally recognized Cloud Service Provider with a focus on multi-cloud solutions and IT optimization. They are seeking a Senior Mainframe z/OS Engineer to maintain customer environments, solve technical problems, and assist in the migration of customer systems while ensuring system operability and functionality.
Information Technology
No H1B
Responsibilities
Perform reporting functions as required or requested by customer
Support cases and incidents / problems not solvable by Ops
Installation, maintenance and configuration of ISV products
Assist with hardware configuration and upgrades
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team migrating customer environments with minimal impact
Write and maintain system documentation
Work with customers to accomplish their migration to FNTS or remote management setup
Using team roadmap, implement technologies to achieve it, e.g. develop new offerings through taking advantage of new hardware capabilities or additional OS capabilities such as Sysplexes
Install new software (OS & major subsystem) releases while working with customer on timing/testing/implementation
Maintain golden/sandbox systems for templates
Participate in technical infrastructure projects as the Mainframe SME
Occasional after hours and weekend support
Qualification
Required
Previous Mainframe administrative, operator and support experience in similar environments
Emphasis on supporting technology such as z Series systems
Virtual Tape environments
Fiber switched
Common networking knowledge related to Mainframe connectivity
z/OS Concepts (JES2, SDSF, TSO, RACF, HCD/IODF, SMP/E)
Communication Concepts (VTAM, TCP/IP)
Storage Management (SMS, HSM, DFDSS, VSAM, IDCAMS, ICF Catalogs)
z/OS Subsystems (JES2, WLM, OMVS/USS, SMF/RMF, RACF, ASM, GRS)
Major Subsystems (CICS, IMS, DB2, MQ Series)
Self-motivated and able to work independently
Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentations)
Mainframe Systems Engineer (10+ years experience)
Knowledge of z systems hardware
Experience configuring LPARs using the Hardware Management Console
Experience with storage management in JBOD, RAID, and SAN environments and the performance differences with each
Experience defining and troubleshooting Printer configurations
Experience configuring TCP/IP and associated servers in an IPV4 environment (IPv6 desired)
Familiarity with Physical and Virtual tape library configuration and implementation
OS Upgrades, PTF Deployment and software installation
Experience configuring and deploying automation and monitoring tools
Self-motivated and able to work independently
Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentations)
Candidates must possess unrestricted work authorization and not require future sponsorship
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
401k, With Matching Contributions
Time Off Programs
Health Savings Account (HSA)/Dependent Care
Employee Banking
Growth Opportunities
Tuition Assistance
Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
Company
FNTS
FNTS has been a trusted, nationally recognized leader in managed IT services for more than 25 years.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Ken Marr
Chief Technology Officer
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