Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
Pension / Retirement benefits
Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).
The Impact you will have in this role
The Systems Engineering family is responsible for the entire technical effort to evolve and verify solutions that satisfy client needs. The primary focus is centered on reducing risk and improving the efficiency, performance, stability, security, and quality of all systems and platforms. The Platform Hosting & Engineering role specializes in the development, implementation, and support of all distributed, mainframe, and network hosting services across the firm. Responsible for the installation, configuration, programming, and support of operating systems, complex networks, and distributed environments, deploying solutions to increase overall system reliability across the firm.
Your Primary Responsibilities
Maintain and optimize IBM z/OS mainframe environments supporting core applications.
Maintain and support IBM mainframe systems including CICS, MQ, WAS, JES2, Storage devices, coupling facilities, and related subsystems.
Develop, test, and deploy JCL scripts, REXX programs, and OTS ISV products.
Monitor system performance and troubleshoot hardware/software issues.
Provide immediate support for production issues related to areas of expertise.
Collaborate with application developers, DBAs, and Engineering Teams and Operations teams to ensure seamless implementation and a great client experience.
Perform system upgrades, patching, and performance monitoring.
Author system documentation and supporting documents to ensure transparency of design to minimize future maintenance costs.
Ensure compliance with security policies, governance and audit requirements established by DTCC.
Automate routine tasks and improve operational efficiency using tools like REXX, Ansible, or other scripting languages.
Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing.
On-call rotation for critical system support.
Align risk and control processes into day to day responsibilities to monitor and mitigate risk; escalate appropriately.
Qualifications
Experience in mainframe systems engineering, system programming, or operations
Proficiency in z/OS and BCP components
Knowledge of JCL, RACF, MQ, DB2, CICS, IODF panels, mainframe networking, HMC panels
Knowledge in mainframe performance monitoring
Experience with mainframe monitoring tools (e.g., MainView or equivalent)
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent communication and documentation abilities
Preferred qualifications, not required
An analytical and curious mindset
Pattern Recognition
High problem determination drive
Experience in observability metrics and analysis
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
