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Z/OS Mainframe Engineer

TEKsystems
$50.00 - $65.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Ohio, Columbus
Aug 21, 2025
Looking for a strong Z/OS Mainframe Systems Programmer. Candidate will serve as a Mainframe Engineer but will expect this person to provide specific expertise in one of the following areas: Mainframe Networking, Performance and Capacity reporting or BMC Mainview. In addition to expertise with one of those product candidates will need to be able to cover the following requirements: The Mainframe Engineer III candidate must have experience in one or more of the following disciplines: z/OS installation and customization, storage management, hardware configuration, networking, performance management and capacity planning, or ISV installation and customization in a Parallel Sysplex environment. The candidate must be able to complete work on time in an ever-changing and complex environment and take direction from leaders and managers. Mentoring required in this role so mentoring skills and experience are desired. This position is part of a team that and the candidate must be willing to embrace being a team player. Detailed Description: This candidate will be filling an experienced systems mainframe engineer position. The candidate must have the following skills: Advanced or expert level SMP/E experience. Debugging and tuning experience. Creation of detailed documentation of procedures and practices. Change control in a regulated environment. Develop, document, and deliver pre- and post-implementation impacts of zSeries hardware and software. Recognize areas of improvement leading to elimination of reoccurring issues and reduce mean time to recovery. Provide technical direction and education to programmers, analysts and technical support associates. Provides 24x7 on call support within a team rotation. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience 5-10 years of solid experience in z/OS engineering Preferred Qualifications (candidate should have some of the following): Mainview installation, maintenance and customization. z/OS and zSeries hardware networking configuration. Performance and capacity reporting with zPCA and/or SAS/MXG and/or Intellimagic. zOSMF product installation and deployment. Experience with TCP/IP configuration and troubleshooting. Experience with storage management. Performance management with WLM. Reporting and planning with zPCA and/or SAS/MXG Independent Software Vendor installation and maintenance z/OS installation, customization and maintenance. Coupling Facility updates. ChangeMan Administration. Managing multiple tasks and delivering on committed target dates. Coordinates with application programmers and users to determine symptoms and ensure accurate problem resolution. Knowledge of banking industry business processes a plus. This is a remote role-hours worked will be EST. Pay and Benefits* The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 22, 2025. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.