Lead Mainframe Platform Engineer - CICS, MQ & zCEE
Houston
Thursday, 30 April 2026
This candidate will be fulfilling an experienced systems mainframe engineer position. Responsible for the overall health, security, resiliency, and performance of System z CICS for z/ OS, MQ for z/ OS, and z/ OS z. CEE across multiple Sysplexes and CECS - Responsible for the z/ OS networking for CICS, MQ and z. CEE connectivity requirements (TCPIP, LU 6.2, Sockets, EXCI, ETC.)Manage overall platform documentation, reports including all KPIs, charts, end-to-end workflow diagrams of all system z software z. CEE, CICS and MQ. Develop and present z/ OS z. CEE, CICS and MQ, HA (SYSPLEX/ CICSPLEX roadmaps. Lead problem troubleshooting efforts and root cause analyses of all P 1 & P 2 System z z. CEE, CICS and MQ related incidents. Develop, document, and deliver pre- and post-implementation analysis of System z tech refreshes and application releases. Eliminate reoccurring issues and drive down mean time to recovery. Provide technical direction and education to programmers, analysts, and technical support associates. Prototypes the new features, functions, and strategies of new application subsystems technology. Candidate must be motivated and assertive while possessing the ability to oversee and prioritize multiple tasks in a team environment. Coordinates with programming application users to determine symptoms and ensure accurate problem resolution. Provides 24 x 7 on call support within a team rotation. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or 4 additional years of equivalent experience . years of professional experience in z/ OS / CICS, MQ or z. CEE engineering . years in a lead role, or Project Management (roadmapping), or developing KPIs for delivery. Preferred Qualifications: Expert knowledge of systems z including DB 2 for z/ OS, CICS for z/ OS, z. CEE for z/ OS, & MQ for z/ OS along with mainframe related tools such as BMC Mainview, IBM –CICS Interdependency Analyzer, IBM –CICS Performance analyzer, SMPE, ISPF, SMS, SMF, GDPS. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively interface and partner with all levels of the organization. Maintain “State of the Art’ knowledge of best practices in systems capacity, Security, administration, performance, high availability, metrics, and business continuity specifically for all systems z including DB 2 for z/ OS, CICS for z/ OS or MQ for z/ OS. Comprehensive knowledge of CICS Security (Keyring Certificates, TLS, Resource access & RACF)Proficient in SRE concepts and automation. Proven experience in creating the roadmap, processes, best practices, standards, and strategies for continuous improvement of monitoring, performance, resiliency, availability, and scalability of z. CEE, CICS and MQ on system z. Experience as a technical lead, driving technical direction, owning the portfolio of technology, and growing the larger team. REXX experience. Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay)Yes. Workplace Type:Office. Our Approach to Office Workplace Type. Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds: in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team. Compensation Range:$93,000 - $189,000 Annual Salary. The compensation range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and education. Colleagues in this position are also eligible to participate in an applicable incentive compensation plan. In addition, Huntington provides a variety of benefits to colleagues, including health insurance coverage, wellness program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid leave programs, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Tobacco-Free Hiring Practice: Visit Huntington's Career Web Site for more details. Note to Agency Recruiters: Huntington will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. All unsolicited resumes sent to any Huntington colleagues, directly or indirectly, will be considered Huntington property. Recruiting agencies must have a valid, written and fully executed Master Service Agreement and Statement of Work for consideration.