Sr Mainframe Systems Engineer

Description

The Digital Modernization Sector has an opening for a Sr Mainframe Systems Engineer.

Mainframe engineering tech lead managing 6-7 member team of senior mainframe engineer supporting large government agency.
 
Daily operational tasks include:
 
 Oversee mainframe software release processes.

• Manage the mainframe production support processes including workload/job scheduling and JCL updates

• Monitor and help modernize mainframe testing and software integration processes.

• Oversea team performing regular mainframe backup and DR processes.

• Support various mainframe file transfer processes.

• Manage the coordination of application and batch management daily tasks

• Create internal and external daily reports to monitor the status of mainframe processing environments.

• Manage LPAR performance and MIPS utilization via status reports which will include average and peak MIPS utilization

• Lead and challenge the mainframe engineers to optimize and modernize manual mainframe batch tasks that can be automated

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  Qualifications:
   
  Computer Science Degree - BA or equivalent. Experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
  12+ Years’ experience as a mainframe engineer and/or IT manager

• You must have at least 1 legacy modernization experience

• Experience within the governmental sector

• You should be Responsible for planning and reporting the day-to-day status of reverse engineering and modernization activities

• You should have Knowledge of Micro-focus analyzer DB2, JCL

• You should Manage to scope of work and change of scope

• You should Develop and deliver managerial-level presentations

• Demonstrate excellent communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.

• Ability to use strong industry knowledge to relate to customer needs and dissolve customer concerns and a high level of focus and attention to detail.

• Strong work ethic with good time management with the ability to work with diverse teams and lead meetings

• Strong organizational, interpersonal and analytical skills

All candidates supporting the CMS programs must have lived in the United States at least three (3) out of the last five (5) years prior in order to be considered.

Original Posting Date:

2024-01-31

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $108,550.00 - $196,225.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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Original Posting Date:

01/31/2024

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's 47,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2023. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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