Role & Company Overview
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Description
TEKsystems is looking for a mainframe engineer to help our client based in Chicago. This is remote and a contract opportunity.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors – Computer Science or related 6+ Years – (Software) Engineering, DevOps or related Knowledge of Parallel Sysplex
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of Parallel Sysplex8 + years of experience in Mainframe Engineering, Unix/Linux Administration, Database Systems or related8+ years CICS Systems with knowledge of CICS Plex environments8+ years of Mainframe knowledgeKnowledge of Mainframe MQKnowledge of Mainframe DB2Knowledge of Mainframe ModernizationKnowledge of CTG and zOS ConnectKnowledge of VSAMKnowledge of JCL, TSO REXX, ISPF, and other core mainframe skillsKnowledge of Mainframe Communication ServerKnowledge of zOS Connect (zCEE) and an understanding of DB2 Rest Services
Responsibilities
Monitors the mainframe system hardware/software for performance degradation, connectivity issues, system events and alerts. Updates and manages tickets through resolution with vendors and internal support groups. Tests, analyzes, performs corrective actions, and restore availability and services in a timely and accurate manner to eliminate/reduce application impact. Provides timely notifications to management/outage team and escalate tickets to appropriate internal and external management as needed. Participates in pager rotation to provide 24x7 support for Mainframe Systems (Prod, Test, Development). Plans and performs scheduled changes (patching, maintenance, deployment, decommission, configuration, performance tuning) for all hardware and software used to support the mainframe infrastructure. Provides consultative services to infrastructure and application teams regarding project work, POCs and/or troubleshooting exercises.
About TEKsystems
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Mainframe Engineer position at TEKsystems? ▼
Click the “Apply for this Position” button on this page to submit your application directly to TEKsystems without recruitment intermediary fees.
Is this position eligible for remote work or visa sponsorship? ▼
This position is located in Vernon Hills, IL with potential relocation and sponsorship assistance depending on candidate qualifications.
Are there any candidate fees on Hirely? ▼
No. Hirely is completely free for candidates. We never charge registration fees or placement fees.
Legitimate employers will never ask you to transfer funds, purchase equipment from unauthorized vendors, or pay application/visa fees. Hirely rigorously monitors listings, but always verify communication is from official corporate email domains.
Learn how to protect yourself against employment fraud