Mainframe Systems Programmer (IBM Z16)- Systems Engineer

About the role

The Mainframe Systems Administrator is a technical role focused on security and audit-related activities, including direct engagement with Third-Party Vendors who manage most day-to-day operational tasks. The ideal candidate combines deep System Administration expertise with proficiency in at least one complementary area—DB2 DBA, Mainframe Architecture, or z/OS Development—and brings a genuine interest in AIOps-related initiatives.

What you'll do

• Lead installation, configuration, maintenance, and upgrade activities for z/OS, CICS, Db2, RACF, TCP/IP, and z/OS Connect on the IBM Z enterprise platform
• Administer and support RACF security, SMS storage management, and HSM; define and enforce access controls, compliance requirements, and audit activities
• Perform and oversee SMP/E maintenance activities, software installations, and operating system upgrades across large-scale global deployments
• Install, upgrade, and support ISV products from vendors including CA/Broadcom, BMC, and Rocket Software
• Identify alternatives for optimising compute, storage, and network resources; perform performance and capacity management activities including WLM tuning

What you need

• 7–10 yrs of experience
• Mainframe
• CI/CD
• Machine learning
• TCP/IP
• Root cause analysis
• Chartered Accountant or B.Tech or B.E. or B.Sc or BCA or M.Tech or MCA

Good to have

• REST APIs
• Git
• Python
• HTML