Sr. Engineer, Mainframe FNTS (part time)

ABOUT FNTS

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.

Summary of the Job:

  

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.

About This Role:

 

The Senior Mainframe Engineer plays a critical role within our managed services engineering team, providing technical leadership and driving operational excellence across customer environments. This position focuses on developing standards, optimizing processes, and ensuring consistent, reliable delivery of mainframe services. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strategic vision to modernize z/OS environments and lead initiatives that enhance efficiency and scalability.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical leader, guiding best practices and mentoring team members on z/OS operating system upgrade optimization
• Design and implement standardized approaches for z/OS upgrades and mass maintenance to ensure repeatable, high-quality outcomes
• Lead efforts to optimize system performance, streamline processes, and reduce operational complexity
• Oversee installation, configuration, and maintenance of IBM and ISV software products, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute operating system upgrades with minimal business impact
• Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation and templates for operating system rollouts
• Drive adoption of new technologies and capabilities (e.g., Sysplex enhancements, automation frameworks) to support strategic objectives
• Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for mainframe infrastructure projects, providing technical direction and governance
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and resolution for escalated incidents beyond Level 1 support
• Participate in after-hours and weekend support as required

The Ideal Candidate for This Role:

 

Required Expertise

• Proven experience in z/OS operating system upgrades, mass maintenance deployment, and software installation
• In-depth knowledge of z/OS components: JES2, HCD/IODF, SMP/E, WLM, OMVS/USS, SMF/RMF, ASM, GRS, SDSF, TSO and RACF
• Strong understanding of communication protocols (VTAM, TCP/IP) and LPAR configuration via HMC
• Expertise in storage management (SMS, HSM, DFDSS, VSAM, IDCAMS, ICF Catalogs)
• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Mainframe Systems Engineer

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with mainframe automation and monitoring tools
• Experience with major subsystems (CICS TS, IMS, DB2 and IBM MQ)
• Knowledge of tape library configuration, printer setup, and TCP/IP server configuration
• Understanding of IBM Z hardware architecture

Leadership & Core Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, influence decisions, and set strategic direction
• Skilled in developing repeatable, standardized processes for complex system upgrades and migrations
• Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on efficiency and continuous improvement
• Excellent communication skills—able to articulate technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences

Candidates must possess unrestricted work authorization and not require future sponsorship.

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