Senior Vice President, Infrastructure Engineer

About the role

This role is located in Pittsburgh, PA. As a Principal Infrastructure Engineer, you will make an impact by designing, implementing, integrating, and supporting complex software in a multi-tiered, multi-platform environment.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and upgrade DB2 and related software products, including middleware with both mainframe and distributed components.
• Troubleshoot DB2 subsystem problems and customize software to meet user needs.
• Communicate, schedule, and coordinate changes, requests, and incidents.
• Initiate and participate in Proofs of Concept for new technologies.
• Participate in Disaster Recovery and other mainframe exercises.
• Work after normal business hours and on weekends to perform software upgrades and provide coverage.
• Support multiple projects, upgrades, and initiatives simultaneously.
• Provide 24x7 coverage and support, responding to calls for assistance in a timely manner.
• Research and recommend system software to meet corporate standards and objectives for system performance.
• Identify and solve complex and critical systems-related issues to meet corporate objectives.
• Provide input into platform selection, version implementation, software product recommendations, and usage of enhanced functionality.
• Assist with complex issues in the installation, support, troubleshooting, and repair of data center equipment.
• Implement, integrate, and support middleware software in a multi-tiered, multi-platform environment.
• Collaborate and consult with application development teams to determine middleware platform selection, efficient transaction design, use, and recovery procedures.
• Communicate with internal and external system users to address concerns and resolve technical issues.
• Manage ticket queues and handle complex escalated issues.
• Analyze repeat incident patterns to identify opportunities for cost reduction and productivity enhancements.
• Work with vendors to ensure efficient incident resolution.

Requirements

• Strong z/OS Mainframe Systems Programming background, including SMPE.
• Senior-level knowledge of DB2 and DB2 Data Sharing.
• Experience working with vendors to resolve software and systems issues.
• Installation and maintenance of DB2 Program Product Installations, including creating Implementation and Backout Plans.
• Ability to provide coverage for DB2 and product installations and mainframe initiatives, including willingness to work weekends.
• Strong knowledge of REXX Programming.
• DB2 Connect on LUW skills are a plus.
• Experience with performance/monitoring products and performance tuning is a plus.
• Knowledge of products like BMC-Catalog Manager, BMC-Apptune, IBM-Optim, Rocket-Shadow, Broadcom-SYSVIEW, Informatica-Powerexchange, IBM Q/SQL-Rep.
• Ability to communicate effectively with application programmers and DBAs.
• Troubleshoot DB2 subsystem problems and resolve them in a timely manner.
• Ability to lead projects and complete them on schedule.
• Experience with Service Now and JIRA.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience; advanced degree preferred.
• 8–10 years of related infrastructure experience required; experience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus.

Pay

The base salary for this position is expected to be between $104,000 and $190,000 per year at the commencement of employment. Base salary is determined on an individualized basis, including experience and market location, and is part of a total compensation package that may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, short and long-term incentive packages, and company-sponsored benefit programs.