Senior Mainframe Engineer

Navy Federal Credit Union

Senior Mainframe Engineer defining and implementing automation strategies at Navy Federal Credit Union. Architecting solutions to enhance systems management efficiency and effectiveness.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeVienna • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $114,500 - $179,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expert-level proficiency in IBM System Automation for z/OS and advanced REXX programming to architect and implement automated solutions that enhance operational efficiency. Capable of leading automation initiatives across mainframe and distributed systems while effectively communicating complex technical information to diverse stakeholders.

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IBM System Automation For Z/OSREXX ProgrammingIBM NetViewAutomation Across Z/OS SubsystemsIBM Workload Scheduler

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Hard Skills

Automation StrategiesPolicy DevelopmentResource Dependency ModelsJCLSDSFTSO/ISPFCICS Availability AutomationDisaster Recovery AutomationSMP/E MaintenanceMainframe Modernization Technologies

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingTime ManagementAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsMentoring

Tools & Technologies

IBM OMEGAMONServiceNowMoogsoftAnsibleREST APIs

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree In Information Technology

Industry Keywords

Mainframe AutomationDistributed SystemsOperational ReliabilityHigh-Availability SolutionsProcess Improvement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleDistributed SystemsServiceNowShell ScriptingTCP/IPUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define, develop and implement Mainframe or distributed automation strategies and policies for eliminating manual intervention during the management of systems and workloads.
Architect, Design and deliver automated solutions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the systems operations environment.
Provide consulting support, standards and automation best practices to areas responsible for developing and deploying solutions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Expert-level experience with IBM System Automation for z/OS, including administration, configuration, policy development, managed resource automation, automation definitions, resource dependency models, and SA policy database maintenance.
Advanced REXX programming experience developing enterprise automation solutions, command processors, automation routines, operational tooling, and automation scripts.
Strong experience with IBM NetView, including automation tables, message automation, command lists, PIPEs, event processing, and policy-driven automation components.
Experience designing, implementing, and supporting automation across z/OS subsystems and middleware platforms such as CICS, Db2, IMS, JES2/JES3, MQ, and TCP/IP.
Experience developing automation for CICS availability, recovery, startup, shutdown, restart, and health monitoring.
Strong knowledge of Parallel Sysplex environments, cross-system automation concepts, JCL, SDSF, TSO/ISPF, and z/OS operations.
Experience with IBM Workload Scheduler, including IWS, TWS, ZWS, and workload automation processes.
Familiarity with z/OS UNIX System Services, including USS/OMVS and automation involving UNIX processes and shell scripting.
Experience integrating automation with monitoring and event management tools such as IBM OMEGAMON, ServiceNow, and Moogsoft.
Experience managing, monitoring, and supporting mainframe and/or distributed systems, business applications, and infrastructure platforms.
Experience identifying and implementing automation opportunities across IBM z/Series, UNIX, and Windows operating systems.
Experience supporting high-availability, recovery, restart, and self-healing automation solutions.
Proven ability to reduce manual intervention, improve operational reliability, and deliver scalable automation solutions that support business services.
Strong ability to investigate operational, technical, and business problems; analyze requirements; and recommend reliable automation solutions.
Ability to communicate complex system and automation information clearly to technical teams, business partners, and upper management.
Strong time management, prioritization, research, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to participate in an on-call rotation, as required.
Demonstrated ability to lead, guide, and mentor others while promoting technical best practices, process improvement, and operational efficiency.
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Possess current awareness of professional standards, innovations, and industry best practices.
Experience with OMEGAMON situation development, alerting, and monitoring customization.
Experience with GDPS and disaster recovery automation.
Experience with SMP/E maintenance and z/OS system programming concepts.
Familiarity with Ansible, REST APIs, and mainframe modernization technologies.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Navy Federal provides much more than a job. We provide a meaningful career experience, including a culture that is energized, engaged and committed; and fierce appreciation for our teams, who are rewarded with highly competitive pay and generous benefits and perks.
Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Accommodations: If you need accommodation or assistance for a qualifying condition to complete the online application (or during any stage of the hiring process), you can contact Navy Federal's Medical Accommodations team at medicalaccommodations@navyfederal.org or by calling 1-888-503-6013.