FICO (NYSE: FICO) is a leading global analytics software company, helping businesses in 100+ countries make better decisions. Join our world-class team today and fulfill your career potential!
The Opportunity
“Join our z/OS Systems Engineering team in a technical, hands-on role where you'll be working with cutting-edge mainframe technology and supporting mission-critical infrastructure. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with experts in the z/OS ecosystem, developing deep technical expertise in hardware, system utilities, and operational management in a dynamic, high-performance environment.” – Director, Mainframe Operations.
What You’ll Contribute
- Expertise in managing and maintaining z/OS hardware, LPARs, IPL, and HMC systems.
- Lead system-level problem-solving, including disaster recovery (DR) activities and system restarts.
- Automate tasks using REXX and perform system monitoring and analysis through SMF and USS.
- Manage VSAM datasets and oversee SMP/E installations and updates.
- Efficiently use TSO/ISPF, SDSF, JCL, and CLIST to manage and troubleshoot operational environments.
- Collaborate across teams to support key processes and recommend system improvements.
- Participate in upgrading and supporting Independent Software Vendor (ISV) products.
- Ensure adherence to security protocols, audit requirements, and systems integrity.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
What We’re Seeking
- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience with z/OS hardware and mainframe systems.
- Deep knowledge of key mainframe technologies, including LPAR, IPL, HMC, SMP/E, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, JCL, and CLIST.
- Proven expertise in system monitoring, disaster recovery (DR) activities, and operational troubleshooting.
- Experience in REXX scripting, SMF, USS, and VSAM management.
- Hands-on experience in TCP/IP, RACF, MQ, and CICS is a plus.
- Ability to support complex environments, including Mono/Parallel Sysplex, DFSMS, and catalog management.
- Demonstrated capability to lead system-level problem resolution and multi-disciplinary coordination.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to system optimization and improvements.
Our Offer to You
- An inclusive culture strongly reflecting our core values: Act Like an Owner, Delight Our Customers and Earn the Respect of Others.
- The opportunity to make an impact and develop professionally by leveraging your unique strengths and participating in valuable learning experiences.
- Highly competitive compensation, benefits and rewards programs that encourage you to bring your best every day and be recognized for doing so.
- An engaging, people-first work environment offering work/life balance, employee resource groups, and social events to promote interaction and camaraderie.
Why Make a Move to FICO?
At FICO, you can develop your career with a leading organization in one of the fastest-growing fields in technology today – Big Data analytics. You’ll play a part in our commitment to help businesses use data to improve every choice they make, using advances in artificial intelligence, machine learning, optimization, and much more.
FICO makes a real difference in the way businesses operate worldwide:
• Credit Scoring — FICO® Scores are used by 90 of the top 100 US lenders.
• Fraud Detection and Security — 4 billion payment cards globally are protected by FICO fraud systems.
• Lending — 3/4 of US mortgages are approved using the FICO Score.
Global trends toward digital transformation have created tremendous demand for FICO’s solutions, placing us among the world’s top 100 software companies by revenue. We help many of the world’s largest banks, insurers, retailers, telecommunications providers and other firms reach a new level of success. Our success is dependent on really talented people – just like you – who thrive on the collaboration and innovation that’s nurtured by a diverse and inclusive environment. We’ll provide the support you need, while ensuring you have the freedom to develop your skills and grow your career. Join FICO and help change the way business thinks!
Learn more about how you can fulfil your potential at www.fico.com/Careers
FICO promotes a culture of inclusion and seeks to attract a diverse set of candidates for each job opportunity. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and we’re proud to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Research has shown that women and candidates from underrepresented communities may not apply for an opportunity if they don’t meet all stated qualifications. While our qualifications are clearly related to role success, each candidate’s profile is unique and strengths in certain skill and/or experience areas can be equally effective. If you believe you have many, but not necessarily all, of the stated qualifications we encourage you to apply.
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Headquartered in Silicon Valley USA, FICO® (NYSE:FICO) is a leading analytics software company, helping businesses in over 80 countries make better decisions that drive higher levels of growth, profitability and customer satisfaction. The company’s groundbreaking use of Big Data and mathematical algorithms to predict consumer behavior has transformed entire industries.
