Mainframe System Engineer

Mainframe System Engineer Location – Brazil Remote

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced

Mainframe System Engineer

to join our team and provide operational, consultancy, and migration support in a complex IBM Z environment. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in mainframe operations,

storage administration , and migration projects involving IBM and CA products. This role requires strong technical proficiency, problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams to ensure seamless system operations and migrations.

Key Responsibilities: Manage and support mainframe operations, ensuring high availability and performance. Provide consultancy and technical assistance for migration projects Implement and configure IBM storage solutions such as

DFSMSrmm ,

DFSMShsm , and related advanced audit and reporting tools. Assist with installation and configuration of IBM OMEGAMON for Storage and other monitoring tools. Develop and maintain JCL scripts, REXX, and Assembler programs for automation and operational efficiency. Utilize TSO and ISPF for system management and troubleshooting. Collaborate with storage administrators to assess migration impacts and provide training/documentation. Ensure compliance with system standards and best practices for SMP/E and z/OS environments.

Mandatory Skills and Proficiencies: Mainframe Operations Expertise:

Minimum 5+ years in mainframe operations, service, or support roles. Technical Skills: Proficiency in

TSO ,

ISPF , and

JCL . Ability to write

REXX

and

Assembler

programs. Experience with

DFSMSrmm

and/or

CA-1 Tape Management System . Hands-on experience with IBM tools such as: IBM OMEGAMON for Storage IBM Advanced Audit and Reporting for DFSMShsm IBM Advanced Catalog Management (ACM) IBM Advanced Allocation Management (AAM) Ability to migrate tools, including the following, within mainframe systems CA-1 to DFSMSrmm migration

(configuration, installation, JCL code, runtime parameters). CA FAVER to IBM Advanced Catalog Management migration

(customized JCL creation). IBM Global Resource Serialization (GRS) migration

(training, PARMLIB member creation, operational considerations). CA Allocate to IBM Advanced Allocation Management migration

(installation, configuration, training). Strong written and verbal communication skills for documentation and stakeholder interaction.

Preferred Skills and Proficiencies: Knowledge of IBM Z system operation and configuration, including

SMP/E . Familiarity with competing products and migration strategies. Experience with

Storage Administration on IBM Z . Migration experience across IBM and CA products with ability to create customized JCL and runtime parameters.