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At Regions, the Mainframe Systems Engineer installs and maintains mainframe operating systems ensuring the stability, performance and security of our mainframe environment while driving innovation and continuous improvement.

Primary Responsibilities

• Evaluates system specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility
• Troubleshoots and resolves complex technical issues related to mainframe systems and applications
• Administers, configures, and maintains mainframe systems, including hardware, operating systems, and software components
• Maintains operational effectiveness and efficiency by monitoring, evaluating, and adjusting mainframe operating systems
• Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards
• Maintains installation records by documenting system configurations, procedures, and best practices
• Resolves problems by determining cause, providing technical assistance to applications and other support staff
• Develops and implements backup and disaster recovery strategies to ensure business continuity
• Covers on call 24x7 on a rotating basis for problem resolution and SEV1 incidents

This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field and six (6) years of mainframe infrastructure technical software and hardware analysis, programming, and installation experience
• Or, a High School Diploma or GED with ten (10) years of experience of mainframe infrastructure technical software and hardware analysis, programming, and installation
• Experience in installation and support of Mainframe system products including ZOS, CICS, MQ, DB2, Storage, Automation, ZLINUX or Networking
• Experience in problem determination, installation and support of mainframe products, disaster recovery experience and knowledge, and performance and tuning experience
• Experience in opening, managing, solving, and closing problems with vendor support centers

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to work in a team environment when applicable
• Ability to work under limited guidance
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent problem solving and trouble shooting skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Strong understanding of mainframe hardware

This position is currently offsite; however associate must be within a reasonable driving distance to Birmingham AL, Atlanta GA, or Charlotte NC. Associates will work from their home primarily. They may be expected to go on site for meetings or other events as needed

Regions will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position at this time. Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Compensation Details

Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.

The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.

Job Range Target:

Minimum:

$96,548.10 USD

50th Percentile:

$125,040.00 USD

Incentive Pay Plans:

This job is not incentive eligible.

Location:

Hoover, Alabama

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.