OverviewWho we're looking for Toyota is looking for team members who are passionate about technology and interested in joining a collaborative and highly motivated team as a
Principal Engineer - IBM Mainframe Platform Engineer.The primary responsibility of this role is to automate and manage the Information Technology (IT) infrastructure and services within TMNA, including configuring, installing, maintaining, upgrading, and problem-solving the IBM z/OS infrastructure.
Reporting to the Manager - Infrastructure Architecture, the person in this role will join the
End User Experience & On-Prem Infrastructure team to empower users with seamless technology and robust on-prem infrastructure for enhanced productivity and collaboration.
This position is based in Plano, TX. The selected candidate will be expected to reside within a commutable distance of this location.What you'll be doing - Manage the overall delivery and support process across multiple initiatives to ensure a sustainable Mainframe Operations practice for IBM z/OS infrastructure, mainframe security, performance tuning, and systems integration with strategic mainframe system architectures.
- Leading strategic mainframe projects, including system optimization, infrastructure modernization, and proactive incident prevention.
- Developing, communicating, and executing comprehensive technical mainframe roadmaps aligned with business goals and technology trends.
- Driving software rationalization and hardware consolidation for best practice optimization.
- Evaluating hardware and software stacks to recommend emerging technologies and tools for improved mainframe system availability.
- Defining architectural principles, best practices, and governance frameworks for mainframe environments.
- Managing mainframe security frameworks, compliance, and disaster recovery strategies for mission-critical workloads.
- Recommending and implementing modern tools and practices (e.g., z/OSMF, Zowe) to automate and optimize mainframe operations.
- Collaborating with product owners, architects, and engineers to define IT infrastructure requirements and ensure seamless integration.
- Developing migration strategies to elevate current systems to modern environments, including data migration.
- Automating tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
- Supporting modernization initiatives in partnership with the application and functional teams.
- Conducting proofs of concept and presenting complex technical solutions to the senior leadership.
- Driving continuous improvement for operational resilience, disaster recovery, and business continuity, with measurable KPIs.
- Overseeing Mainframe Managed Services operations and ensuring adherence to SLAs.
- Addressing complex technical and operational challenges with both strategic vision and tactical execution.
- Monitoring and reporting on KPIs, service metrics, and operational risks to senior leadership.
What you bring- Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience with IT solutions, with exposure to mainframe infrastructure environments, including Mainframe OS, Databases, storage, and security.
- Familiarity with IBM Mainframe hardware, CPU, Tapes, and Hitachi disk.
- Experience with Mainframe software lifecycle management for IBM and other ISV vendors.
- Knowledge of disaster recovery (GDPS, Sysplex) and high-availability design.
- Understanding of mainframe modernization, API enablement, and integration patterns (e.g., IBM z/OS Connect, MQ, CICS).
- Exposure to security frameworks such as RACF and SOX audit support.
- Ability to contribute to the design and architecture of highly available mainframe solutions using IBM products.
- Experience supporting enterprise-wide mainframe-to-cloud modernization initiatives.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and scripting languages (REXX, CLIST), and awareness of modernization tools (z/OSMF, Zowe, Ansible).
- Experience assisting in the implementation of technology solutions that enhance user experience and operational efficiency.
- Ability to support technology strategies and contribute to day-to-day operations in alignment with organizational goals.
Added Bonus If You Have - Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.
- Willingness to drive innovation and operational improvements
What we'll bringDuring your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights
include:
- A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
- Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
- Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
- Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
- Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota, regardless of whether you contribute
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools, and more
- Tax-Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)
