CONSULTANT - TECHNOLOGY ENGINEER - MAINFRAME
Company: Nationwide
Location: Columbus
Posted on: October 4, 2024
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Job Description:
If you're passionate about innovation and love working in an
environment where you can constantly improve and adopt new
technologies to drive business results, then Nationwide's
Information Technology team could be the place for you! At
Nationwide, "on your side" goes beyond just words. Our customers
are at the center of everything we do and we're looking for
associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary
care.Join Our Team as a Mainframe Engineer!Are you passionate about
Mainframe Engineering and eager to make a significant impact? We
are looking for a dynamic and skilled Mainframe Engineer to join
our team. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and have a
knack for solving complex problems, we want to hear from you!What
You'll Do:Mainframe OS Installation & Maintenance: -Lead the
installation, patching, and maintenance of Mainframe OS.SMP/E
Expertise: -Utilize your experience with SMP/E to ensure seamless
software management.Programming Support: -Provide robust support
using COBOL and JCL on the OS/MVS platform.IBM Unix System
Services: -Leverage your knowledge of IBM USS for efficient system
operations.Hardware/Software Management: -Test, upgrade, install,
and support hardware and software components.Secure File Transfers:
-Manage secure FTP and other file transfer protocols.Advanced
Knowledge: -Work with zOS Connect, MQ, CICS, WAS, DB2, IDMS, Rexx,
and more.What You'll Bring:Technical Prowess: -Strong background in
Mainframe Engineering with hands-on experience in various tools and
technologies.Communication Skills: -Excellent written and verbal
communication skills to effectively collaborate with team
members.Analytical Mindset: -Exceptional analytical and
problem-solving abilities, capable of working independently.Team
Collaboration: -Experience working with business analysts, database
administrators, project managers, and technical architects across
multiple Mainframe Application areas.Tools You'll Use:Scheduler:
-Proficiency with Stonebranch (UAC) or other scheduling
tools.Development Tools: -Expertise in TSO/ISPF, Changeman, Jira,
and IBM tools like FileManager, Fault Analyzer, and
Debugger.Personal Attributes:Passion for Mainframe Engineering: -A
strong enthusiasm for advancing Mainframe technology.Team Player:
-Work alongside other engineers to elevate technology and
consistently apply best practices.Collaborative Spirit:
-Collaborate closely with team members to take shared
responsibility for the team's commitments.Compensation grade G5Job
Description SummaryIf you're passionate about delivering technology
solutions to support a company providing extraordinary care to its
customers, then Nationwide Technology is the place for you. Our
industry-leading technology workforce embraces an agile work
environment and a collaborative culture to deliver outstanding
solutions and results. If that sounds like something you aspire to,
we want to hear from you!As a Consultant, Technology Engineer, you
deliver standard and custom supportable technology products. The
solutions you build are based on Nationwide's architectural
standards, technology roadmaps, industry trends and business
requirements. You'll focus on collaboration, data, systems,
storage, middleware, network, security and contact center
technology products. You'll also be accountable for the operational
aspects and management for the above products according to the
business requirements and defined service level agreements
(SLAs).Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities:Collaborates -with
-Technology Architecture professionals -to -develop -technology
-product -roadmaps.Designs -and -implements -standard
-builds/templates -for -all -technology -platforms.Drives -product
-improvements -through -optimization, -enhancements -and -the
-implementation of new features and -functions.Works -continuously
-with -other -Technology -Engineering -teams -and -Technology
Architecture -to ensure the success of products.Conducts -"proof
-of concept" -labs -for -enhancements, -new -solutions -and
-competitive bake-offs.Designs -standard -and -custom -technology
-solutions -for business -partner -projects, -including -pre-
production -testing, -performance -tuning, -handoffs -and
-certification.Conducts -proactive -and -reactive -monitoring -to
-detect, -predict -and -resolve -abnormal conditions in the
-environment.Collaborates with vendors to help drive design
innovation in -product -enhancements and improvements.Executes on
production engineering processes, incident management, root -cause
-analysis, -problem -management, -change -management, -release
management and knowledge -management.Provides -complex -production
-support -for -all -technology -platforms.Provides oversight for
technical labs and development -environments.May perform other
responsibilities as assigned.Reporting Relationships: Reports to
AVP, Director or Manager Technology Engineering Manager/Technology
Product Manager.Typical Skills and Experiences:Education:
Undergraduate studies in computer science, management information
systems or a related field is
preferred.License/Certification/Designation: Technology
certifications or designation are not required, but encouraged
(i.e., AWS, Azure, scripting and development languages, delivery
methods, security).Experience: Six years or more experience -with
-the -most -complex -integrated solutions -with an ability to
design and develop and modify new and existing solutions for
specialized needs. - Experience -with -multiple -technologies -and
-within -one -or -more -domains. Experience with automation of
deployment of solution configurations. Experience -in
-training/guiding -less experienced staff. Experience with
solutions: - IaaS, PaaS, SaaS -and package solutions. -Knowledge,
Abilities and Skills: Strong communication skills, knowledge of
planning, management and execution of Accelerated Solutions Deliver
framework, Information Security acumen. Influencing, negotiating
and priority setting needed. Insurance/financial services industry
knowledge a plus. -Other criteria, including leadership skills,
competencies and experiences may take precedence.Staffing
exceptions to the above must be approved by the Vice President and
HR Business Partner.Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates
the Nationwide Values.Job Conditions:Overtime Eligibility: Exempt
(Not Eligible)Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Some
travel maybe required. -ADA: The above statements cover what are
generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this
job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people
assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of
duties. -We currently anticipate accepting applications until
10/20/2024. However, we encourage early submissions, as the posting
may close sooner if a strong candidate slate is identified before
the deadline.BenefitsWe have an array of benefits to fit your
needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and
long term disability coverage, -paid time off with newly hired
associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full
calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid
holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day
paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension
plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the
benefits we offer,click here.Nationwide is an equal opportunity
employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an
inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated,
respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and
harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees
and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or
classification) protected by applicable law.This position could be
filled within any of the lower 48 U.S. states.Smoke-Free Iowa
Statement: Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, its affiliates and
subsidiaries comply with the Iowa Smokefree Air Act. Smoking is
prohibited in all enclosed areas on or around company premises as
well as company issued vehicles. The company offers designated
smoking areas in which smoking is permitted at each individual
location. The Act prohibits retaliation for reporting complaints or
violations. For more information on the Iowa Smokefree Air Act,
individuals may contact the Smokefree Air Act Helpline at
888-944-2247.For NY residents please review the following state law
information: Notice of Employee Rights, Protections, and
Obligations LS740 (ny.gov)
https://dol.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/02/ls740_1.pdfNationwide
pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within
the actual starting salary range for this position will be
determined by a number of factors including the skills, education,
training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope,
complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in
the market; and other conditions of employment. If a Sales job,
Sales Incentives, based on performance goals are possible in
addition to this range.The national salary range for Consultant,
Technology Engineer : $101,000.00-$209,000.00The expected starting
salary range for Consultant, Technology Engineer : $112,000.00 -
$168,000.00SummaryLocation: Ohio - Columbus Metro; United States -
RemoteType: Full time
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