Mainframe System Engineer

Overview

Remote
$65 - $70
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 8 Month(s)
No Travel Required

Skills

Amazon Web Services
COBOL
Cloud Computing
Collaboration
Computer Hardware
Computer Science
Documentation
Good Clinical Practice
Google Cloud Platform
IBM DB2
Cost Reduction
Data Center Migration
Decision-making
Disaster Recovery
Hitachi
Product Management
RACF
Regulatory Compliance
Rexx
Risk Management
Network Administration
Operational Excellence
Optimization
Printers
Roadmaps
Licensing
Mainframe
Management
Microsoft Azure
Migration
Network Design
IBM WebSphere MQ
Incident Management
Information Systems
Legacy Systems
Strategy Development
VTS
z/OS
Salesforce.com
Sarbanes-Oxley
Software Licensing
Storage
TLS
Testing
SLA

Job Details

Job title: Mainframe System Engineer
Location: Remote

Job Summary

The Mainframe System Storage/ Engineer is responsible for the design, optimization, and modernization of Toyota s mainframe systems. This role requires expertise in z/OS upgrades, network management (printers, TLS, mail), automation (REXX, tools), storage solutions (Hitachi & VTS), and hardware uplift. Additionally, the engineer will lead service improvement, best practice implementation, software rationalization, Broadcom elimination efforts, and mainframe modernization solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform z/OS upgrades to maintain system stability and compliance.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical showstoppers during datacenter migration and z/OS operations.
  • Automate system processes using REXX and mainframe tools to improve efficiency.
  • Manage network infrastructure, including printers, TLS, and mail services.
  • Oversee storage solutions for Hitachi & Virtual Tape Storage (VTS).
  • Collaborate with vendors on software licensing, hardware uplift, and modernization initiatives.
  • Drive software rationalization, reducing redundancy and optimizing costs.
  • Lead Broadcom elimination project, ensuring transition to more effective solutions.
  • Engage in Severity 1 & 2 incident resolution, providing technical expertise for critical issues.
  • Implement service improvement strategies and standardization efforts for operational excellence.
  • Ensure SOX compliance, maintaining strict regulatory adherence and documentation.

Time Allocation of Responsibilities

Major Activity

% of Time

Assist in Mainframe Modernization Strategy development

5%

Provide technical advisory services to IT and business teams

5%

Evaluate mainframe, storage, and network architecture to address gaps

5%

Address technical showstoppers and z/OS operational issues

35%

Work with software vendors on licensing, support, and product management

10%

Coordinate mainframe cost reduction initiatives (SF migration, licensing renewals)

10%

Manage hardware and software upgrades

10%

Support incident management, operational reviews, space management, and disaster recovery planning

20%

Key Working Relationships

Contact

Purpose

Frequency

IMS Vendor Hardware Support

Incident resolution, upgrades, disaster recovery

Daily

IMS Vendor Operations Support

Mainframe operational troubleshooting

Daily

Independent Software Vendor (ISV)

Software licensing, support, and problem resolution

As Needed

Application SMEs

Validation and testing coordination

As Needed

Enterprise Architects

Solution design, security compliance, modernization strategy

Weekly

SOX Auditors

Compliance documentation and remediation

As Needed

Decision-Making & Accountability

  1. Vendor Management Prioritizing vendor tasks and ensuring SLA performance.
  2. System Modernization Strategy Aligning mainframe transformation with Toyota s future roadmap.
  3. Compliance & Risk Management Maintaining SOX compliance and documentation standards.
  4. System Uptime Assurance Ensuring zero unplanned downtime, apart from scheduled maintenance.

Challenges & Solutions

Challenge

Proposed Solution

Balancing project vs. support work

Collaborate with vendors, prioritize tasks using JIRA

Driving workloads off the mainframe

Assess applications, engage stakeholders, define migration strategies

Ensuring strict SOX compliance

Automate evidence tracking, implement self-service solutions

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
  • 15+ years experience in mainframe architecture, including z/OS upgrades and hardware uplift
  • 5+ years experience designing scalable, secure enterprise systems
  • Hands-on development/programming experience in COBOL, DB2, IMS, MQ, RACF, and CICS
  • Expertise in automation (REXX, tools) and service optimization
  • Familiarity with cloud service providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge of Hitachi & VTS storage solutions
  • Experience in Broadcom elimination and cost optimization projects
  • Expertise in legacy system modernization approaches ("7 Rs")
  • Cloud-based mainframe modernization strategies

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