Mainframe Environment Engineer

JD

The Mainframe Environment Engineer will have a range of responsibilities including but not limited to:

Building new IMS/DB2 test environments

Endevor Administration

Middleware exposure to: MQ, CDC, Informatica is an advantage

Masking IMS/DB2/VSAM files using Informatica

Responding to support requests received from EMS Customers diligently and effectively

Using and extending existing tools for automation and service improvement

Key Skillsets:

IMS/DB2 database management

Endevor administration

COBOL/REXX/ISPF/JCL/OPC skills

Development background

Exposure to UNIX/Windows systems an advantage

The successful applicant will:

be passionate about service improvement through the development of automation and scripts;

possess good written and verbal communication and comprehension skills and excellent technical troubleshooting & problem solving skills;

be able to work independently with minimal supervision;

evidence 5+ years’ experience in a similar role;

Strong Hands on Experience in Engineering change in some / all of : CICS, Cobol, JCL, DB2, IMS;

Familiarity/background in mainframe storage management e.g. volume/tape mgmt., flashcopy etc.

Understanding of DB2/IMS Database manipulation e.g. Image copying, data restoration, data masking etc. and file management and manipulation

Experience in both Batch and Online application development;

Familiar with the following tools:  Endevor Administration, Fileaid, TSO, Xpeditor;

Desirable knowledge REXX/ISPF, MQ, OPC / IBM Infosphere Data Capture;

Be comfortable planning and documenting their work in Jira and Confluence.