Mainframe Systems Administrator

Overview

At Schwab, you're empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us "challenge the status quo" and transform the finance industry together.

Mainframe Systems team delivers a resilient and secure Hardware and software environment to the Schwab core client applications. Mainframe availability is a top requirement, and our team must ensure 24 x 7 systems availability to the Schwab applications. You will work alongside other top skilled mainframe systems programmers to install and configure Mainframe hardware and software products for the Schwab z / OS and z / Linux Mainframe environment. Diagnose problems and interact with IBM and other vendors as required to provide recommended solutions. Partner with application teams to provide support for application mainframe software including, IBM Developer for zOS (IDZ), Fault Analyzer, and COBOL.

Responsibilities

Install and configure Mainframe hardware and software products for the Schwab z / OS and z / Linux Mainframe environment. Diagnose problems and interact with IBM and other vendors to provide recommended solutions. Partner with application teams to provide support for application mainframe software including IBM Developer for z / OS (IDZ), Fault Analyzer, and COBOL. Provide On-Call support on rotation basis. Work weeknights and weekends to implement changes as needed.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of systems programming experience in IBM Mainframe hardware and software with in-depth knowledge and understanding of the z / OS operating system, JES2, Security Concepts, and components of the z / OS Mainframe environment.
• Proven experience using SMP / E to maintain, install, and customize the mainframe IBM and ISV software products.
• Proven knowledge of Disaster Recovery Concepts, GDPS experience a plus.
• Proven knowledge of Unix System Services (USS) file system management.
• Knowledge of ZOSMF and Zowe.
• Knowledge of managing Coupling Facilities in Sysplex environments.
• Knowledge of Mainframe hardware installation processes.
• Working knowledge and experience supporting z / VM and zLinux a plus.
• Proven ability to diagnose complex issues and recommend solutions as needed.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external team members.
• Ability to effectively engage subject matter experts and understand technical topics.
• Ability to work independently for self-identified tasks to complete mainframe hardware installs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products that include – Word and Excel
• Experience using change management processes to deploy software changes into Production and following rigorous testing and backout procedures. Must be able to work weeknights and weekend to implement changes.
• Provide On-Call support on rotation basis.

Benefits

In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.

What's in it for you

At Schwab, you're empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.

We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future :

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