Mainframe IBM System Programmers

We care and make a positive difference. Northwestern Mutual is a leading Life Insurance, Financial Planning, and Investment company where we believe in putting people first. We have earned the highest financial strength ratings awarded to life insurers from all four major rating agencies.

Job Description

We are looking for a subject matter expert (SME) of Mainframe CICS / MQ who will oversee the critical infrastructure that underpins Northwestern Mutual, where 85% of the business runs through. This is a hands-on role where you will configure and maintain products and services according to standards and policies.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain CICS regions, MQ products, and related ISV products.
• Work on critical systems and strategic projects across all business divisions, as well as technology and process service improvements.
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of the mainframe platform (software/hardware) for CICS and MQ.

Requirements

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of MVS: z/15, CPUs, SYSPLEX, LPAR, coupling facility, zIIPs, general purpose machines, WLM, DVIPA, JCL, PDS, ISPF, SMF, IFCIDs, RMF/CMF.
• Understand & perform typical system programmer tasks such as: upgrade & maintenance process, SMP/e, HOLDDATA, early code, target zones/libraries, system libraries, terse files, end or marketing (EOM), and end of life (EOL).
• Basic understanding of SMS, ACS routine, storage pools, vendors (IBM, Hitachi, etc.).

Skill Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of professional IT experience.
• 3 years experience with at least one OS/hosting platform.
• 3 years experience in performance tuning of application stacks, OSs, DBs, etc.

Benefits

We offer flexible work schedules, first-class perks, benefits, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.