Mainframe DB2 Systems Engineer

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BNY Mellon offers an exciting array of future-forward careers at the intersection of business, finance, and technology. We are one of the world's top asset management and banking firms that manages trillions of dollars in assets, custody and/or administration. Known as the "bank of banks" - 97% of the world's top banks work with us as we lead and serve our customers into the new era of digital.

With over 238 years of rich history and industry firsts, BNY Mellon has been built upon our proven ability to evolve, lead, and drive new ideas at every turn. Today, we're approximately 50,000 employees across 35 countries with a culture that empowers you to grow, take risks, experiment and be yourself. This is what #LifeAtBNYMellon is all about.

We're seeking a future team member in the role of Senior Vice President, Principal Infrastructure Engineer to join our TSG Mainframe Database Enterprise Services team. This role is located

• Hybrid & Remote

In this role, you'll make an impact in the following ways:

• Install/configure/upgrade DB2 and related software products. This includes middleware. products that may have both mainframe and distributed components.

• Troubleshoot DB2 subsystem problems.

• Customize software to meet user needs.

• Communicating, Scheduling and coordination of changes, requests and incidents.

• Initiate and participate in Proofs of Concept for new technologies.

• Participate in Disaster Recovery and other mainframe exercises.

• Work after normal business hours and on weekends to perform software upgrades and coverage.

• Support multiple projects/upgrades/initiatives simultaneously.

• Be available to provide 24X7 coverage and support and respond to calls for assistance in a timely manner.

• Designs, implements, integrates, and provides full support for complex software in a multi-tiered, multi-platform environment.

• Researches and recommends the appropriate system software to meet corporate standards and objectives for system performance.

• Identifies and solves complex and critical systems related issues to meet the objectives for the corporation.

• Provides input into platform selection, version implementation, software product recommendation, and usage of enhanced functionality.

• Assists with complex issues in the installation, support, troubleshooting, and repair of data centre equipment.

• Implements, integrates, and provides full support for middleware software in a multi-tiered, multi-platform environment.

• Collaborates and consults with application development teams to determine middleware platform selection, efficient transaction design, use and recovery procedures in line with business requirements.

• Communicates with internal and external system users to address concerns and make sure that technical issues are dealt with appropriately.

• Manage ticket queues and handles complex escalated issues.

• Analyze repeat incident patterns to identify opportunities for cost reduction and productivity enhancements.

• Work with vendors to ensure efficient incident resolution.

To be successful in this role, we're seeking the following:

• Strong z/OS Mainframe Systems Programming background, including SMPE.

• Senior level knowledge of DB2 and DB2 Data Sharing.

• Experience working with vendors to resolve software and Systems issues.

• Installation and Maintenance of DB2 Program Product Installations (with creating Implementation and Backout Plans)

• Ability to provide coverage for DB2 and Product installations and the many mainframe initiatives. Willing to work weekends.

• Strong Knowledge of REXX Programming

• DB2 Connect on LUW skills are huge pluses.

• Experience with Performance/Monitoring products and performance tuning is a plus

• Knowledge on products like BMC-Catalog Manager, BMC-Apptune, IBM-Optim, Rocket-Shadow, Broadcom-SYSVIEW, Informatica-Powerexchange, IBM Q/SQL-Rep

• Able to communicate effectively with application programmers and DBA's.

• Troubleshoot DB2 subsystem problems and resolve them in a timely manner.

• Ability to lead projects and complete them on schedule.

• Experience with Service Now and JIRA.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience required, advanced degree preferred, 8 - 10 years of related infrastructure experience required, experience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus.

At BNY Mellon, our inclusive culture speaks for itself. Here's a few of our awards:

• Fortune World's Most Admired Companies & Top 20 for Diversity and Inclusion

• Bloomberg's Gender Equality Index (GEI)

• Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 100% score Corporate Equality Index

• Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN - 100% score 

• 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, Fast Company

• CDP's Climate Change 'A List'

Our Benefits:

BNY Mellon offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life's journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

• Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals With Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

Our ambition is to build the best global team - one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve - and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.