SenioR MAINFRAME ENGINEER

At Cognizant, our global community sets us apart-an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. And with projects at the forefront of innovation, you can build a varied, rewarding career and draw inspiration from dedicated colleagues and leaders. Cognizant is right where you belong.

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Mainframe Engineer to join our team. If you meet our background requirements and skills and are looking for an opportunity with these skills and expertise, here is the ideal opportunity for you!

Role: Senior Mainframe Engineer

Experience: 7-12 years of experience is mandatorily required

Location: We are ideally looking for candidates willing to work in a hybrid model from the client location in NJ or NY. Remote work is not an option.

Hybrid Model - Day 1 Onsite

Hybrid Model - 3 days at Client's Office & 2 days Remote, each week

Required Qualifications:

We are seeking a highly skilled Service Manager with 7 to 11 years of experience in IBM Mainframe Utilities Control-M Scheduler CICS VSAM JCL DB2 and COBOL. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Asset and Wealth Management. This hybrid role requires a dedicated professional to oversee and manage our services effectively ensuring seamless operations and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily operations and maintenance of IBM Mainframe Utilities to ensure optimal performance. Manage and schedule tasks using Control-M Scheduler to maintain workflow efficiency. Provide support and troubleshooting for CICS applications to ensure uninterrupted service. Utilize VSAM for data storage and retrieval ensuring data integrity and availability. Develop and maintain JCL scripts to automate batch processing tasks. Administer and optimize DB2 databases to support business applications. Write and maintain COBOL programs to meet business requirements. Collaborate with Asset and Wealth Management teams to align IT services with business goals. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations in all IT operations. Lead incident management and problem resolution efforts to minimize downtime. Implement best practices for service management to enhance service delivery. Monitor system performance and implement improvements to enhance efficiency. Provide regular reports on service performance and improvement initiatives. Qualifications

Possess extensive experience in IBM Mainframe Utilities Control-M Scheduler CICS VSAM JCL DB2 and COBOL. Demonstrate strong domain knowledge in Asset and Wealth Management. Exhibit excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Show proficiency in managing hybrid work models. Have a proven track record of ensuring compliance with industry standards. Display strong communication and collaboration skills. Maintain a customer-focused approach to service management. Cognizant is a leading provider of Information Technology, Consulting, IT Infrastructure, and Business Process Outsourcing services. Cognizant single-minded mission is to dedicate our business process and technology innovation know-how, deep industry expertise, and worldwide resources to working together with customers to make their businesses stronger. As a customer-centric, relationship-driven partner, we are redefining the way companies experience and benefit from global services. Our unique delivery model is infused with a distinct culture of high customer satisfaction. Cognizant delivers a trusted partnership, cost reductions and business results.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until 3/14/2025.

The annual salary for this position is between $110,000/year - $135,000/year depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The annual salary for this position depends on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off 401(k) plan and contributions Long-term/Short-term Disability Paid Parental Leave Employee Stock Purchase Plan #LI-SA1

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.