z/OS Systems Engineer

US Bank

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Closes in 5 days Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Saint Paul, MNAtlanta, GACupertino, CANew York, NYChicago, ILDenver, COCharlotte, NCBrookfield, WIIrving, TXEarth City, MO
Salary
$105,400–$124,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
11 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Oct 16, 2026 (soon)

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U.S. Bank (U.S. Bancorp) is the fifth-largest bank in the United States, providing retail banking, corporate and commercial banking, wealth management, and payment services to millions of customers. Industry: Banking & Financial Services

US Bank currently has 61 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · z/OS Systems Engineer

JOB TITLE: z/OS Systems Engineer The z/OS Systems Engineer joins a team supporting multiple systems in a highly redundant and robust mainframe environment. This role involves leading the installation, configuration, maintenance, and lifecycle management of IBM z/OS operating systems across multiple Sysplex environments and data centers. You will develop and execute upgrade, migration, and maintenance methodologies using SMP/E for software updates. Daily responsibilities include troubleshooting complex system performance issues, administering critical subsystems like JES2, CICS, IMS, MQ, and Db2, and managing hardware, coupling facilities, and storage configurations. You will utilize tools and software from Broadcom, BMC, and Compuware, while employing REXX scripting for automation. The role focuses on ensuring platform resiliency through Disaster Recovery planning and maintaining high availability for mission-critical mainframe infrastructure.

What you'll do

  • Lead the installation, configuration, and lifecycle management of IBM z/OS operating systems across multiple Sysplex environments.
  • Develop and execute z/OS upgrade, migration, and maintenance methodologies using SMP/E for software updates.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex system, performance, and infrastructure issues while providing root cause analysis.
  • Administer and support critical mainframe subsystems including JES2, CICS, IMS, MQ, and Db2.
  • Configure and maintain IBM and third-party software products from Broadcom, BMC, and Compuware.
  • Participate in Disaster Recovery planning, testing, and recovery exercises to ensure platform resiliency.
  • Manage mainframe hardware, coupling facilities, storage configurations, and GDPS environments.
  • Provide 24x7 production support and on-call coverage as part of a rotating support model.

What we're looking for

  • 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.
  • Extensive experience administering and supporting IBM z/OS in large-scale Parallel Sysplex environments (preferred).
  • Strong expertise in z/OS installation, configuration, maintenance, upgrades, and SMP/E software deployment (preferred).
  • Hands-on experience supporting critical mainframe subsystems including CICS, IMS, JES2, IBM MQ, and Db2 for z/OS (preferred).
  • Advanced knowledge of RACF security administration, access controls, and compliance best practices (preferred).
  • Proficiency in REXX scripting for automation, system administration, and operational efficiency (preferred).

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