z/OS Systems Engineer

Job Description

U.S. Bank is seeking a z/OS Systems Programmer with extensive experience in mainframe technologies, with an emphasis on installation/upgrading, tuning, and troubleshooting of z/OS and third-party software. This role involves leading installation, configuration, maintenance, and lifecycle management of IBM z/OS operating systems across multiple Sysplex environments and data centers. Responsibilities include developing, standardizing, and executing z/OS upgrade, migration, and maintenance methodologies, troubleshooting and resolving complex z/OS system, performance, and infrastructure issues, and participating in project teams to implement new capabilities and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the installation, configuration, maintenance, and lifecycle management of IBM z/OS operating systems across multiple Sysplex environments and data centers.
• Develop, standardize, and execute z/OS upgrade, migration, and maintenance methodologies using SMP/E for software installation and updates.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex z/OS system, performance, and infrastructure issues, providing root cause analysis and long-term solutions.
• Administer and support critical mainframe subsystems including JES2, CICS, IMS, MQ, and Db2.
• Collaborate with storage, security, networking, application development, and capacity planning teams to ensure optimal system performance and availability.
• Configure and maintain IBM and third-party software products, including solutions from Broadcom (CA), BMC, and Compuware.
• Participate in Disaster Recovery (DR) planning, testing, and recovery exercises to ensure business continuity and platform resiliency.
• Manage and support mainframe hardware, coupling facilities, storage configurations, and GDPS environments.
• Maintain comprehensive system documentation, configuration standards, operational procedures, and technical diagrams.
• Provide 24x7 production support and on-call coverage as part of a rotating support model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience
• At least 5 years of experience within a total information technology (IT) environment
• At least 10 years of experience with the design, development and support of technology infrastructure

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Extensive experience administering and supporting IBM z/OS in large-scale Parallel Sysplex environments
• Strong expertise in z/OS installation, configuration, maintenance, upgrades, and SMP/E software deployment
• Hands-on experience supporting critical mainframe subsystems including CICS, IMS, JES2, IBM MQ, and Db2 for z/OS
• Advanced knowledge of RACF security administration, access controls, and compliance best practices
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex z/OS system, performance, and availability issues
• Experience with mainframe performance monitoring and capacity management tools, including RMF and MainView
• Strong understanding of Coupling Facilities, Mainframe Storage Management, and IBM Z hardware infrastructure
• Experience supporting and configuring enterprise mainframe software from Broadcom (CA), BMC, and Compuware
• Hands-on experience with Disaster Recovery (DR) planning, testing, and recovery operations in mission-critical environments
• Proficiency in REXX scripting for automation, system administration, and operational efficiency

Location Expectations

This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Basic term and optional term life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave
• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law