Mainframe Engineer

*Mainframe Engineer IV*

*6- Month Contract-to-Hire*

*Location: Jacksonville, FL (Remote optional) *

Brooksource is looking for a highly skilled IBM Mainframe Systems Engineer to join a leading grocery retailer in the Southeast! The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of IBM z/OS environments and will be responsible for maintaining, optimizing, and migrating the mainframe system. This role requires a subject matter expert in IBM Mainframe technology and will have direct impact on strategy and execution of projects. If you are looking for an opportunity to challenge yourself in a high visibility role within a growing organization, apply today!

*Responsibilities *

· Manage and maintain IBM z/OS mainframe systems, ensuring high availability and performance.

· Design and implement system upgrades, patches, and enhancement.

· Performs installation, maintenance and upgrades for system software and ISV software.

· Maintains and supports virtual tape backup systems and libraries.

· Provides troubleshooting, training, and technical support for all users and projects of the organization.

· Resolves issues other tiers of support have escalated/transferred.

· Responsible for the configuration and readiness of the disaster recovery mainframe site, including immutable storage systems.

· Participates and performs tasks in disaster recovery exercises.

· Ensures compliance with server, network, security and engineering standards and guidelines.

*Technical Qualifications*

· Extensive subject matter expertise and team lead experience with IBM z/OS mainframe and related tools/products including LPAR configuration, MQ Series, DB2 COBOL, JCL, VSAM, CICS and mainframe ISV software.

· Experience with IBM’s file structure(s): (i.e. HFS, ZFS, and PDS’s), TSO, and DFSMS.

· Experience with IBM DS89xx disk subsystems including day to day operations, replication, flash copies and immutable staging using tools like Copy Service Manager (CSM) and others.

· Experience with networking technologies that support the mainframe, i.e. Ethernet, FICON etc.

· Experience with z/OS virtualization including zLinux installation and maintenance.

· Excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to stay focused on completing tasks and meeting goals within a fast-paced environment.

· Experience with various backup solutions and strategies.

· Ability to communicate applicable technical subject matter expertise to management and others.

*Education and Preferred Skills*

· Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer science, or related field

· 7+ years of relevant experience

· Knowledge of LAN/WAN/Firewall/VPN technologies.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60.00 - $75.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):
* Explain your experience with IBM ZOS

Experience:
* Mainframe development: 5 years (Required)
* COBOL: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote