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Job Description Summary:

Rocket Software is seeking a Mainframe Engineer to join the zAssure Security Portfolio team. This role focuses on deep system-level engineering, security analysis, and advanced diagnostics within z/OS environments.

This is a highly specialized role requiring robust expertise in z/OS internals, HLASM (Assembler), and system-level debugging. The role combines product engineering with complex troubleshooting and customer-facing escalation support, making it critical to the success of our security solutions.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience working with low-level system constructs, the ability to diagnose complex production issues, and a solid ownership mindset.

Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain HLASM-based components for z/OS security and system tooling (VAP and related products)
Diagnose complex issues using z/OS diagnostic tools (including GTF traces)
Analyze APF-authorized programs, SVCs, PC routines, and system behavior




Perform deep root cause analysis for performance, system failures, and security exposures
Work with JCL, ISPF, SDSF, and system utilities to debug and validate behavior
Collaborate with engineering and support teams on L3 escalations and product fixes
Contribute to tooling, automation, and modernization efforts
Apply contemporary development practices (Git, AI-assisted debugging/workflows)

Required Qualifications
Minimum 10 years of experience in z/OS settings
Strong expertise in: HLASM (Assembler) z/OS internals (mandatory)
Hands-on experience with: JCL, ISPF, SDSF Batch job debugging and system diagnostics
Proven experience in: Collecting and analyzing GTF traces (required) Debugging low-level system issues
Strong understanding of: APF authorization, SVC, PC, memory and execution model z/OS security concepts (RACF awareness)
Experience with Git or contemporary version control
Strong pro

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🏢 Rocket Software Development India
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