Mainframe Engineer

We are looking for Mainframe Engineer candidates for a long-term, remote opportunity with a client in the insurance industry. 
 

Qualified candidates would have the following experience:

•         A minimum of ten years of experience in IBM mainframe hardware and software systems.
 

•         Expertise with core IBM mainframe technologies including but not limited to z/OS, CICS. Storage, DB2, SDSF, JES2, VTAM, ISPF, JCL, VSAM utilities, assembler, RACF, SQL, CLIST, REXX, COBOL, MQ, SMPE, SMTP, Db2 utilities, mainframe monitors, JCL checker, Unix/Linux.

•         A minimum of ten years of experience in batch and real-time mainframe processing methodologies.

•         Expertise in a multiple system services-oriented environment with emphasis on z/OS. AIX, DB2 and Linux.

•         Expertise with core inter-networking concepts to include TCP/IP, VTAM, routing, firewalls, DNS, SSL, HTTP/HTTPS and encryption technologies.

•         Expertise with middleware and data applications such as z/OS Connect, CICS, DB2, MQ or other associated technologies.

•         Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or other related field or commensurate experience.

Must Haves:
Expertise with Application development tools such as IBM's IDZ, Debug Tool, Fault Analyzer, Performance Analyzer and File Manager.

Preferred Skills and Experience

•         Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and knowledge of DevSecOps best practices.

•         Expertise with Application development tools such as IBM's IDZ, Debug Tool, Fault Analyzer, Performance Analyzer and File Manager.