Remote Systems Engineer IV

This is more of a Senior Engineer position.

5 Must Haves:
1. Mainframe experience--7-10 years
2. Interfacing with different teams and levels of stakeholders
3. Good Communication and interpersonal skills
4. Looking for CICS and TCP/IP, MQ Messaging experience. Preferences include IMS/TM.

Certifications/Degrees:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field--preferred but not required. Okay with experience over degrees.

Interview: First interview--knowledge based with HM
Second Interview--will be team based

Job Title: Senior z/OS Transaction and Network System Engineer
Location: Remote
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Summary: We are looking for a highly experienced Senior z/OS Transaction and Network System Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in deploying, maintaining, and optimizing IMS/TM, CICS, CICS TG, MQ Messaging, TCP/IP, and z/OS network systems. Experience working with a managed service provider is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
• Deploy, maintain, and optimize IMS/TM, CICS, CICS TG, MQ Messaging, TCP/IP, and z/OS network systems.
• Monitor and troubleshoot transaction and network systems to ensure high availability and performance.
• Collaborate with managed service providers to ensure seamless integration and support of z/OS systems.
• Develop and implement system enhancements and optimizations to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Perform system upgrades and apply patches to maintain system security and compliance.
• Create and maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Provide technical support and guidance to junior engineers and other team members.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field--preferred but not required. Okay with experience over degrees.
• 5+ years of experience in z/OS transaction and network system engineering.
• Proficiency in IMS/TM, CICS, CICS TG, MQ Messaging, TCP/IP, and z/OS network systems.
• Experience working with managed service providers.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Certifications in relevant technologies are a plus.
Preferred Skills:
• Experience with automation tools and scripting languages.
• Knowledge of security best practices for z/OS systems.
Familiarity with cloud integration and hybrid environments.