About Ascendion:

Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000 Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next. Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life

We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:

• Build the coolest tech for world’s leading brands
• Solve complex problems – and learn new skills
• Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
• Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience

Experience a community of change makers!

Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.

About the Role:

Job Title: Mainframe Support Specialist

Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid)

Key Responsibilities:

• Regularly monitor, maintain, and update mainframe systems to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Provide technical support, analyze and resolve system errors, and coordinate with developers for application issues.
• Implement performance tuning measures based on system metrics to enhance efficiency.
• Implement security measures, ensure compliance with standards, and conduct regular audits.
• Maintain detailed documentation, generate performance and incident reports, and keep records of system changes.
• Work closely with IT teams, developers, and end-users, providing training and effective communication.
• Assist in planning and executing mainframe projects, evaluating new technologies to improve operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, with 3-5 years of mainframe support experience.
• Proficiency in mainframe programming languages (e.g., COBOL, PL/I, Assembler) and tools (e.g., JCL, TSO/ISPF, SDSF).
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Salary Range: The salary for this position is between $80,000 – $100,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is eligible for commissions in accordance with the terms of the Company’s plan. Commissions for this position are estimated to be based on individual performance. Additionally, this role is also eligible for bonus based on achievement of mutually agreed KRAs.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [personal days accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State] [12-15 days of paid vacation time] [6-8 weeks of paid parental leave after a year of service] [9 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays per calendar year] [Ascendion Learning Management System] [Tuition Reimbursement Program]

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