[Remote] Mainframe Systems Engineer (zOS Mainframe Internals, Parallel Sysplex, Hardware & Storage) Remote

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Norfolk Southern is a customer-centric, operations-driven team dedicated to advancing safety and innovation in freight transportation. The Mainframe Systems Engineer will oversee and administer the company’s enterprise mainframe environment, ensuring system reliability, performance, and availability while collaborating with stakeholders and hardware providers.ResponsibilitiesDrive z/OS technology development initiatives, including evaluation, deployment, and integration of new product enhancements and hardware solutionsOwn the installation, maintenance, and operational support of mainframe infrastructure and system software across a Parallel Sysplex environmentMonitor and manage mainframe performanceUse, configure and provide support of storage subsystems and infrastructureCoordinate with hardware and software vendors for support and future project workCreate comprehensive documentation, conduct thorough testing, and follow defined change control processesProvide support for mission critical application infrastructure and productsCommunicate with end-users, application programmers, co-workers, managers, and other stakeholdersWriting test scripts and performing testing verification of product deliverablesServe as part of a rotational Level 2 on-call support team, responding to and resolving complex system issuesSkillsBachelor's degree in technology, MIS, CIS or other related degrees preferred. Will consider experience in lieu of college degreeMinimum Level: 4 years4+ years of experience with mainframe z/OS internals, z/OS Parallel Sysplex, Unix Systems Services (USS)4+ years of experience with mainframe hardware, software and third-party installation support4+ years of experience designing, administering, and supporting mainframe disk (DASD) and tape storage infrastructureExperience mainframe capacity planning and performance tuningExperience writing test scripts and performing testing verificationsExperience with mainframe application development IDE build and run toolsPreferred Level: 5+ yearsExpert‑level understanding of z/OS internals, UNIX System Services (USS), and Parallel Sysplex architecture, including cross‑system communication and workload managementExperience with Assembler, TCPIP/VTAM, TSO/ISPF, REXX, SMP/EMaintain and operate within a Parallel Sysplex environment including virtual tape and sharing of DASDKnowledge of Infrastructure software solutions, (ex. Zeke, Zebb, ISPW, TMON, JCLPrep, QuickRef, SAS, CICS, IBM utilities)Maintain a Coupling Facility environmentCompany OverviewSince 1827, Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that power the U.S. economy. It was founded in 1980, and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.nscorp.com.