Senior z/OS Transaction and Network System Engineer

This position is available to candidates across the United States and offers a 100% remote work arrangement. Job Summary: We are seeking a highly experienced z/OS Transaction and Network System Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in deploying, maintaining, and optimizing transaction and network systems within a z/OS Parallel Sysplex. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, provide technical leadership, and drive initiatives to enhance the performance, reliability, and security of our mainframe platform. Key Responsibilities: 1. Design, configure, maintain transaction and network systems including CICSPlex, IMS/TM, CICS, CICS TG, MQ Messaging, TCP/IP, and z/OS network systems to meet business needs and performance objectives. 2. Develop and enforce transaction and network security policies and procedures to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with regulations. 3. Lead z/OS transaction and network system projects and initiatives, such as upgrades, maintenance, system enhancements, and operational support from conception to implementation. 4. Collaborate closely with solutions development, infrastructure, architecture, and managed services teams to understand system requirements and provide effective solutions. 5. Optimize transaction and network system performance, capacity, and resource utilization through proactive monitoring, tuning, and capacity planning. 6. Troubleshoot and resolve complex transaction and network system issues, collaborating with internal teams, managed services providers, and vendors to ensure timely resolution. 7. Develop and maintain documentation, including system configurations, procedures, and best practices, to facilitate knowledge sharing and compliance with organizational standards. 8. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement within the IT organization. 9. Stay up to date with new technologies, trends, and best practices in transaction and network systems, and proactively recommend and implement relevant updates and improvements. Qualifications: 1. Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related experience. 2. Extensive experience (10+ years) in designing, implementing, and maintaining z/OS transaction and network systems including CICSPLEX, CICS, CICS TG, IMS/TM, MQ Messaging, TCP/IP, and z/OS Parallel Sysplex. 3. Demonstrated ability to design, build, and support Parallel Sysplex application enablement. 4. Experience providing technical leadership for managed service providers and offshore support teams. 5. Experience with transaction and network security concepts, tools, and regulatory compliance. 6. Proficiency in z/OS transaction and network performance monitoring, tuning, and optimization using tools including BMC AMI OPS, and IBM Intellimagic. 7. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and analyze complex issues. 8. Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 9. Proven leadership abilities, including experience leading technical projects and mentoring junior team members. Preferred Skills: Certifications in relevant technologies are a plus. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Willingness to stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends. Availability for occasional off-hours support as needed.