Mainframe Systems Engineer Senior Advisor

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Systems Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

DB2, DB2 for ZOS, IBM DB2 Database

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Mainframe Systems Engineer Senior Advisor at GDIT. Here, you’ll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients. With a career in application development, you’ll make the end user’s experience your priority and we’ll make your career growth ours.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Mainframe Systems Engineer Senior Advisor, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Mainframe Systems Engineer Senior Advisor joining our team to provide Db2 support for IBM z/OS mainframes that serve critical government clients. Your work will safeguard essential services and ensure the mission is never interrupted, offering a challenging but rewarding environment in which to grow and thrive. This is a REMOTE position.

HOW A MAINFRAME SYSTEMS ENGINEER SENIOR ADVISOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Install, upgrade, and configure Db2 for z/OS
• Install, upgrade, and configure the IBM Db2 Tools for z/OS suite of products
• Upgrade and configure Omegamon/XE for Db2 PE
• Prepare SMP/E upgrades. Document upgrade process.
• Troubleshoot problems. Open IBM cases, provide documentation, and work through resolution.
• Run and maintain Db2 systems. Provide Db2 support for operating system upgrades and hardware upgrades. Provide Db2 support for Disaster Recovery tests.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science and 10+ years of relevant experience or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of experience with Db2 for z/OS
• Ability to install, upgrade, configure, and administer Db2 systems and tools
• Knowledge of IBM Db2 and z/OS
• Ability to setup and configure Omegamon/XE
• Experience troubleshooting issues at all levels
• Ability to clearly and effectively document trouble issues
• Excellent communication skills

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $127,254 - $161,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Remote

Work Location:

Any Location / Remote

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismembermen