Principal Mainframe Engineer – Remote

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 

The zSeries Mainframe Storage Team is an Enterprise Technology Infrastructure Platform Services team member within Optum Technology. This team innovates mainframe storage technology, both tape and disk, to align with UnitedHealth Group’s (UHG) vision, mission, and strategy. The zSeries Storage team brings industry-leading technology to the storage infrastructure to support all aspects of data storage, including Disaster Recovery and Ransomware protection. Reporting to the Director of Mainframe Storage, you’ll partner closely with other infrastructure and Application teams.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide day to day zSeries Storage Technical support and direction within a Team environment
• Provide 7×24 rotating on-call support for Optum’s zSeries Storage environment. Resolve all production issues either reported or identified by automated monitoring systems
• Perform zSeries Storage capacity planning to monitor space and take proactive steps to prevent issues
• Work with zSeries applications and other zSeries Platform teams to troubleshoot complex problems that impact our customer’s ability to perform required business functions
• Utilize industry standard technologies to ensure the integrity and recoverability of zSeries provisioned storage such as backups, performance monitoring, etc.
• Plan, coordinate and implement changes to the mainframe storage environment as needed, based on business requirements
• Coordination with vendors for zSeries hardware and software support as needed

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable area of expertise or 4+ years of equivalent experience
• 10+ years of experience working with IBM DASD and IBM VTS technology
• 10+ years of experience working with IBM DFSMS, DFHSM and DFDSS
• 10+ years of experience managing and troubleshooting storage systems and all dataset types (VSAM, sequential, PDS, PDS/e, etc.)
• 10+ years of experience with coding SMS ACS Routines
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with IBM GDPS/MGM environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with an x37 abend recovery tool i.e. IBM Tivoli Advanced Allocation Manager
• Experience with IDCAMS and other IBM Utilities
• Experience with mainframe JCL
• Experience with REXX and/or SAS coding
• Experience with IBM RMM and CA1 tape management software
• Hands-on experience with hardware encryption software
• Working knowledge of IBM solutions related to Transparent Cloud Tiering, SafeGuarded Copy and MGM 4 Site solutions

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $104,700 to $190,400 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes – an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.