10+ years of hands-on administration experience with at least one ESM (IBM RACF, Broadcom ACF2, Broadcom Top Secret)
Strong working knowledge of IBM z/OS
Hands-on experience with TSO/ISPF, JCL, SDSF, and mainframe datasets
Strong hands-on REXX programming experience
Ability to troubleshoot and modify REXX code
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Responsibilities
Support complex IBM Z security conversion and migration engagements
Analyze customer environments and execute conversions
Troubleshoot issues in mainframe environments
Maintain and enhance conversion tooling
Collaborate effectively with customers and internal teams
Document engineering activities and manage work using Jira
Research and validate industry best practices
Benefits
Unlimited vacation time along with paid holidays and sick time
Health and wellness coverage options for employees 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 opportunities
Leadership and skills training opportunities
Full Job Description
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 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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#LI-JC1 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
About Rocket Software
Rocket Software is a global software development firm that builds enterprise products and delivers enterprise solutions in the following segments: Application Modernization and Connectivity, Data Management and Protection, and Systems Management and Operations. Rocket Software is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, USA, and has offices worldwide. The company was founded in 1990 and has grown to more than 1500 employees.
