What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Mainframe Engineer position at Westfield?
Job Description
The Associate Mainframe Engineer is an entry-level position designed for individuals who are eager to learn and develop their skills in maintaining and supporting mainframe systems that are critical to our business operations. This role provides the opportunity to work under the guidance of senior engineers and gain hands-on experience with the setup, maintenance, and optimization of mainframe infrastructure. You will collaborate with IT teams to help ensure the mainframe systems are running efficiently and securely, contributing to the overall success of the company.
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Responsibilities
- Data Backup & Recovery : Support data management processes, including backups and disaster recovery strategies, to ensure the integrity and availability of business-critical data.
- Collaboration with IT Teams : Work closely with various IT teams to understand system needs and assist in the design and implementation of effective solutions.
- Training & Development : Participate in ongoing training to enhance your technical knowledge of mainframe systems, security protocols, and industry best practices.
- Documentation : Help maintain accurate documentation of system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps to ensure knowledge sharing and adherence to standards.
- Vendor Coordination : Assist with the evaluation and implementation of mainframe-related tools and solutions provided by external vendors.
- Mentorship : Receive mentorship and guidance from senior engineers to build a foundational understanding of mainframe operations and best practices.
- System Optimization : Support the optimization of mainframe performance by participating in resource allocation, workload management, and system tuning processes.
- Security & Compliance : Assist in the implementation of security measures on mainframe systems, including monitoring for vulnerabilities and supporting data encryption and access controls.
Qualifications
Location
Hybrid defined as three (3) or more days per week in the office.
Behavioral Competencies
About Us
Founded in 1848, Westfield is a global leader in property and casualty insurance, delivering superior risk insights and innovative solutions to customers through a diverse portfolio of insurance products. Westfield underwrites commercial, personal, surety, and specialty lines of coverage through a network of leading independent agents and brokers in the United States and specialty products through Lloyd's of London Syndicate 1200. As a mutual insurance company with more than 3,000 employees, Westfield has revenues in excess of $4 billion and more than $10 billion in assets.
