SENIOR MAINFRAME ENGINEER

FICO (NYSE.
FICO) is a leading global analytics software company, helping businesses in 100+ countries make better decisions.
Join our world-class team today and fulfill your career potential! The Opportunity “We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Mainframe Systems Engineer to join our Enterprise System Continuity Mainframe Engineering team.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with z/OS systems programming, mainframe infrastructure management, and automation processes.
In this role, you will manage and optimize our mainframe environment, lead technical initiatives, and ensure the robustness and security of our mainframe systems.
" – Hiring Manager.
What You’ll Contribute Oversee the day-to-day operations of the mainframe environment, including managing z/OS, JES2, and other critical subsystems.
Perform installations, maintenance, and upgrades of z/OS operating systems and ISV software using SMP/E.
Handle Parmlib configurations, JES2 customizations, and software deployments.
Design, develop, and implement automation strategies to streamline mainframe operations, reduce manual effort, and enhance system performance.
Monitor system performance, identify potential issues, and implement solutions to ensure optimal operation.
Provide support for disaster recovery and system failures.
Ensure all mainframe activities adhere to cybersecurity policies and industry standards.
Manage security configurations within RACF and USS.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including application developers and cybersecurity experts, to provide technical guidance and support.
Serve as a subject matter expert on mainframe systems.
Create and maintain detailed technical documentation for system processes, configurations, and recovery procedures.
Mentor junior engineers and provide training as needed.
What We’re Seeking Experience with z/OS systems programming, including installation, maintenance, and support.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Experience with TSO/ISPF, SDSF, JCL, and Unix System Services (USS).
Proficiency in using SMP/E for software installation and maintenance.
Advanced knowledge of mainframe architecture, including JES2, SMF, and z/OS security.
Strong understanding of mainframe utilities, batch processing, and system monitoring tools.
Experience with RACF, including configuring and managing security settings.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues in a mainframe environment.
Preferably experience with REXX programming and automation.
Preferably of experience with mainframe performance monitoring tools (e.
., Omegamon/Tivoli, IBM NetView).
Familiarity with IBM z/OS operating system components such as GDPS, WLM, VTAM, DFSMS, and others.
Experience with COBOL, DB2, CICS, and IMS.
Knowledge of Agile methodologies and CI/CD practices.
Experience in a financial services or similarly regulated industry.
Our Offer to You An inclusive culture strongly reflecting our core values.
Act Like an Owner, Delight Our Customers and Earn the Respect of Others.
The opportunity to make an impact and develop professionally by leveraging your unique strengths and participating in valuable learning experiences.
Highly competitive compensation, benefits and rewards programs that encourage you to bring your best every day and be recognized for doing so.
An engaging, people-first work environment offering work/life balance, employee resource groups, and social events to promote interaction and camaraderie.
#LI-DM1 Why Make a Move to FICO? At FICO, you can develop your career with a leading organization in one of the fastest-growing fields in technology today – Big Data analytics.
You’ll play a part in our commitment to help businesses use data to improve every choice they make, using advances in artificial intelligence, machine learning, optimization, and much more.
FICO makes a real difference in the way businesses operate worldwide.
• Credit Scoring — FICO® Scores are used by 90 of the top 100 US lenders.
• Fraud Detection and Security — 4 billion payment cards globally are protected by FICO fraud systems.
• Lending — 3/4 of US mortgages are approved using the FICO Score.
Global trends toward digital transformation have created tremendous demand for FICO’s solutions, placing us among the world’s top 100 software companies by revenue.
We help many of the world’s largest banks, insurers, retailers, telecommunications providers and other firms reach a new level of success.
Our success is dependent on really talented people – just like you – who thrive on the collaboration and innovation that’s nurtured by a diverse and inclusive environment.
We’ll provide the support you need, while ensuring you have the freedom to develop your skills and grow your career.
Join FICO and help change the way business thinks! Learn more about how you can fulfil your potential at www.
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om/Careers FICO promotes a culture of inclusion and seeks to attract a diverse set of candidates for each job opportunity.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer and we’re proud to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
Research has shown that women and candidates from underrepresented communities may not apply for an opportunity if they don’t meet all stated qualifications.
While our qualifications are clearly related to role success, each candidate’s profile is unique and strengths in certain skill and/or experience areas can be equally effective.
If you believe you have many, but not necessarily all, of the stated qualifications we encourage you to apply.
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FICO) is a leading global analytics software company, helping businesses in 100+ countries make better decisions.
Join our world-class team today and fulfil your career potential!