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Job Description Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Principal Conversion Specialist to join our Conversion Engineering team. This role supports complex IBM Z security conversion and migration engagements and works directly with customers and internal teams to analyze environments, execute conversions, troubleshoot issues, and maintain and enhance our conversion tooling.
The ideal candidate has deep expertise in at least one major Enterprise Security Manager (ESM), strong IBM z/OS experience, and hands-on REXX development skills. Expertise across all ESMs is not required. The right candidate will have the technical foundation and willingness to learn additional ESMs, tools, and conversion processes.
Minimum Qualifications
- 15+ years of relevant IBM Z/mainframe experience
- 10+ years of hands-on administration experience with at least one ESM: IBM RACF Broadcom ACF2 Broadcom Top Secret (TSS)
- Strong working knowledge of IBM z/OS
- Strong hands-on experience with: TSO/ISPF JCL SDSF Mainframe datasets and file manipulation Troubleshooting failed jobs and interpreting job output
- Strong hands-on REXX programming experience
- Ability to read, troubleshoot, modify, maintain, and develop REXX code
- Strong technical troubleshooting and analytical/problem-solving skills
- Experience diagnosing issues in complex mainframe environments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with both customers and internal technical teams
- Ability and willingness to learn additional ESMs, conversion tools, and technologies
Preferred Qualifications
- IBM High Level Assembler (HLASM) knowledge is a plus
- Previous ESM migration or conversion experience
- Experience developing or maintaining mainframe conversion or migration utilities
- Experience supporting customer-facing IBM Z projects
- Experience analyzing security definitions, identities, permissions, resource rules, and access controls
- Experience with additional programming or scripting languages
- Familiarity with automated testing and modern software engineering practices
- Experience using Git for source control and change management
- Experience using Bitbucket or similar source-code management platforms
- Experience with branching, pull requests, peer/code reviews, and version control practices
- Experience using Jira for work management, defect tracking, backlog management, and documenting engineering activities
- Understanding of secure development practices, particularly when working with security products, customer data, and customer environments
- Ability to research and evaluate industry and engineering best practices, including recommendations generated through AI-assisted tools, and independently validate them before implementation.
- Ability to use AI-assisted development tools responsibly for: Code analysis and troubleshooting Technical research Documentation Identifying potential solutions and approaches Improving engineering productivity
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Annual salary range for this position is between $114,500.00 - $154,575.00 gross before taxes..What Rocket Software can offer you in USA:
- Unlimited Vacation Time as well as paid holidays and sick time
- Health and Wellness coverage options for Rocketeers and dependents
- Life and disability coverage
- Fidelity 401(k) and Roth Retirement Savings with matching contributions
- Monthly student debt benefit program
- Tuition Reimbursement and Certificate Reimbursement Program opportunities
- Leadership and skills training opportunities
EOE M/F/Vet/Disability. Rocket Software Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Rocket Software Inc. is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
At Rocket Software, we believe AI is a critical enabler of innovation and productivity. All Rocketeers are expected to actively leverage AI-powered tools and technologies, where appropriate, to enhance efficiency, improve decision-making, and deliver greater impact in their roles. Embracing continuous learning and the responsible use of AI is an essential part of how we work.
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If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Skills Required
- 15+ years of relevant IBM Z or mainframe experience
- 10+ years of hands-on administration experience with at least one Enterprise Security Manager: IBM RACF, Broadcom ACF2, or Broadcom Top Secret
- Strong working knowledge of IBM z/OS
- Hands-on experience with TSO, ISPF, JCL, SDSF, and mainframe datasets and file manipulation
- Experience troubleshooting failed jobs and interpreting job output
- Strong hands-on REXX programming experience
- Ability to read, troubleshoot, modify, maintain, and develop REXX code
- Strong technical troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills
- Experience diagnosing issues in complex mainframe environments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with customers and internal technical teams
- Ability and willingness to learn additional Enterprise Security Managers, conversion tools, and technologies
- IBM High Level Assembler knowledge
- Previous Enterprise Security Manager migration or conversion experience
- Experience developing or maintaining mainframe conversion or migration utilities
- Experience supporting customer-facing IBM Z projects
- Experience analyzing security definitions, identities, permissions, resource rules, and access controls
- Experience with additional programming or scripting languages
- Familiarity with automated testing and modern software engineering practices
- Experience using Git for source control and change management
- Experience using Bitbucket or similar source-code management platforms
- Experience with branching, pull requests, peer reviews, code reviews, and version-control practices
- Experience using Jira for work management, defect tracking, backlog management, and engineering documentation
- Understanding of secure development practices when working with security products, customer data, and customer environments
- Ability to research and evaluate industry and engineering best practices, including AI-assisted recommendations, and validate them independently
- Ability to responsibly use AI-assisted development tools for code analysis, troubleshooting, technical research, documentation, solution identification, and productivity improvement
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive, including major plan options and HSA-compatible choices with employer contributions. Health insurance quality is framed as a meaningful component of overall total compensation.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is characterized as generous and usable, and remote-friendly flexibility further supports work–life balance. Paid time off is repeatedly treated as a standout element of the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include access to a 401(k) with an employer match and Roth 401(k) availability. Retirement offerings are described as typical for the industry and contribute positively to total rewards.
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What We Do
Rocket Software empowers organizations to create legendary impact in the world through innovation in legacy technologies. With deep expertise in IBM Z, IBM Power, and database and connectivity solutions, Rocket solutions power tens of thousands of global businesses, solving real problems and making real-world impact. With more than 70% of the world’s IT workload running on legacy platforms, Rocket helps companies and public-sector organizations innovate using the technology and data they already have, so they can always be ready for what comes next. Rocket customers include 44 of the Fortune 50, representing industries including Banking and Finance, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Transportation and Logistics, Retail and Insurance. A Bain Capital portfolio company, Rocket is headquartered in the Boston area with centers of excellence strategically located throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
