The Systems Engineer - z/OS, will possess targeted technology skills in z/OS software lifecycle methodologies across multiple vendor solutions, be adaptable to changing priorities and provide data driven business solutions. Additionally, this engineer will help to oversee and enhance security measures, including advanced security management, audit compliance, and remediation of vulnerabilities as well as collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement custom solutions to meet business needs.

The ideal candidate will:

• Maintain and manage multi-vendor z/OS software products
• Leverage various z/OS products/utilities
• Perform system monitoring/tuning for performance and capacity
• Develop and deploy best practice solutions in alignment with business requirements
• Provide support for complex technical and operational issues, driving problem resolution through root cause determination
• Produce control evidence for various audit inquiries
• Interact with vendors to plan and implement z/OS system upgrades
• Work effectively within Change and Problem Management structures
• Engage in the development and execution of continuity and recovery plans
• Participate in on-call rotation

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years experience in Large Scale Mainframe computing environments
• 5+ years experience with z/OS software lifecycle management
• 3+ years experience with IBM Systems Automation and Netview deployment and customization
• 3+ years experience with Mainframe Security product deployment and customization

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong understanding of database optimization and performance tuning
• Experience in mentoring and guiding junior engineers, fostering an environment of continuous learning and skill enhancement
• A strong strategic mindset with the ability to align IT initiatives with business goals, driving value through technology
• Deep knowledge of disaster recovery planning, implementation, and testing within IBM environments
• Advanced skills in security management, including audit journal analysis, compliance with security frameworks, and mitigation of security risks
• Strong experience in vendor management, contract negotiation, and third-party software integration

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree or, equivalent experience (HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience)

BUSINESS OVERVIEW

Bring your heart to CVS Health Every one of us at CVS Health shares a single, clear purpose: Bringing our heart to every moment of your health. This purpose guides our commitment to deliver enhanced human-centric health care for a rapidly changing world. Anchored in our brand — with heart at its center — our purpose sends a personal message that how we deliver our services is just as important as what we deliver.  Our Heart At Work Behaviors™ support this purpose. We want everyone who works at CVS Health to feel empowered by the role they play in transforming our culture and accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver solutions to make health care more personal, convenient and affordable.  We strive to promote and sustain a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging every day.  CVS Health is an affirmative action employer, and is an equal opportunity employer, as are the physician-owned businesses for which CVS Health provides management services. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.  We proudly support and encourage people with military experience (active, veterans, reservists and National Guard) as well as military spouses to apply for CVS Health job opportunities.