As a nationally recognized Cloud Service Provider, FNTS has a proven history guiding our customers through their cloud journey. FNTS has a passion for all things multi-cloud and provides flexible cloud solutions, with a continued focus on orchestrating agility, transparency and IT optimization for our customers, all while keeping cost containment top-of-mind. With an elevated security posture consisting of layered security solutions, FNTS specializes in partnering with customers in highly regulated and compliance-driven industries. Our culture and our employees are the heart of our story - and we're committed to their success! Please see below the details of this career opportunity and how it fits into our organization's success.
The Mainframe Senior Engineer Position is part of a managed services engineering team. The Mainframe Senior Engineer is responsible for maintaining customer environments and solving technical problems in an efficient manner. In addition to maintaining the existing Mainframe systems, you will help plan and migrate customer systems via tape save/restore or software replication, expand our existing customer's environments, ensure proper handling of system backups and react in a break/fix capacity to escalate technical issues that compromise system operability and functionality.
- Perform reporting functions as required or requested by customer - Support cases and incidents/problems not solvable by Ops - Installation, maintenance and configuration of ISV products - Assist with hardware configuration and upgrades - Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team migrating customer environments with minimal impact - Write and maintain system documentation - Work with customers to accomplish their migration to FNTS or remote management setup. - Using team roadmap, implement technologies to achieve it, e.g. develop new offerings through taking advantage of new hardware capabilities or additional OS capabilities such as Sysplexes - Install new software (OS & major subsystem) releases while working with customer on timing/testing/implementation. - Maintain golden/sandbox systems for templates - Participate in technical infrastructure projects as the Mainframe SME - Occasional after hours and weekend support
- z/OS Concepts (JES2, SDSF, TSO, RACF, HCD/IODF, SMP/E) - Communication Concepts (VTAM, TCP/IP) - Storage Management (SMS, HSM, DFDSS, VSAM, IDCAMS, ICF Catalogs) - z/OS Subsystems (JES2, WLM, OMVS/USS, SMF/RMF, RACF, ASM, GRS) - Major Subsystems (CICS, IMS, DB2, MQ Series) - Experience supporting z/VM and z/VSE systems a plus - Self-motivated and able to work independently - Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentations) - Mainframe Systems Engineer (10+ years experience) - Knowledge of z systems hardware - Experience configuring LPARs using the Hardware Management Console - Experience with storage management in JBOD, RAID, and SAN environments and the performance differences with each - Experience defining and troubleshooting Printer configurations - Experience configuring TCP/IP and associated servers in an IPV4 environment (IPv6 desired) - Familiarity with Physical and Virtual tape library configuration and implementation - OS Upgrades, PTF Deployment and software installation - Experience configuring and deploying automation and monitoring tools - Self-motivated and able to work independently - Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentations)
Candidates must possess unrestricted work authorization and not require future sponsorship.
Compensation range (base pay): $88,067.00-$145,309.00*This role may have a specific starting pay within this range.* Final compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level.
It is anticipated that the incumbent in this role will work remotely, offering you the freedom to contribute to our mission from wherever you work best, without compromising on career growth or connection to our team. Regardless of your location, you'll be fully integrated into our team through robust digital collaboration tools and regular communication. The incumbent can work remotely from any of the states listed on the job posting, though occasional travel may be required for in-person meetings. Please note, work location is subject to change based on business needs.
We offer a variety of benefits designed to keep you and your family physically and financially healthy. Not only do we offer a competitive salary and work-life balance, we offer benefits to match your needs:
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FNTS is an equal opportunity employer for all employees and applicants and makes employment decisions without regard to status or identity.