About FntsAs 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
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. Candidates for this position must show previous Mainframe administrative, operator and support experience in similar environments with emphasis on supporting technology such as z Series systems, Virtual Tape environments, Fiber switched, and common networking knowledge related to Mainframe connectivity.
About This Role
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
The Ideal Candidate For This Role
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
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.
Work Environment
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.
Benefits Overview
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:
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
401k, With Matching Contributions
Time Off Programs
Health Savings Account (HSA)/Dependent Care
Employee Banking
Growth Opportunities
Tuition Assistance
Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
Learn more about FNBO benefits here: https://www.fnbo.com/careers/benefits/.
For additional information regarding compensation and benefits, e-mail FNBO at TAGAdmin@fnni.com. To ensure you receive a response, include the number of this job (listed below) in the subject line of your message.
Job number: R-20251221
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