Mainframe Environment Engineer

Description:

The Mainframe Environment Engineer will have a range of responsibilities including but not limited to:

· Building new IMS/DB2 test environments

· Endevor Administration

· Middleware exposure to: MQ, CDC, Informatica is an advantage

· Masking IMS/DB2/VSAM files using Informatica

· Responding to support requests received from EMS Customers diligently and effectively

· Using and extending existing tools for automation and service improvement

Key Skillsets:

· IMS/DB2 database management

· Endevor administration

· COBOL/REXX/ISPF/JCL/OPC skills

· Development background

· Exposure to UNIX/Windows systems an advantage

The successful applicant will:

· be passionate about service improvement through the development of automation and scripts;

· possess good written and verbal communication and comprehension skills and excellent technical troubleshooting & problem-solving skills;

· be able to work independently with minimal supervision;

· evidence 5+ years’ experience in a similar role;

· Strong Hands-on Experience in Engineering change in some / all of: CICS, Cobol, JCL, DB2, IMS;

· Familiarity/background in mainframe storage management e.g. volume/tape mgmt., flashcopy etc.

· Understanding of DB2/IMS Database manipulation e.g. Image copying, data restoration, data masking etc. and file management and manipulation

· Experience in both Batch and Online application development;

· Familiar with the following tools: Endevor Administration, Fileaid, TSO, Xpeditor;

· Desirable knowledge REXX/ISPF, MQ, OPC / IBM Infosphere Data Capture;

· Be comfortable planning and documenting their work in Jira and Confluence.