Mainframe Programmer jobs in Utica, NY

The Company

At Utica National Insurance Group, 1,400 employees countrywide take our corporate promise to heart every day: To make people feel secure, appreciated, and respected. Utica National Insurance Group is an AM Best "A" rated $1.5B award-winning, nationally recognized property & casualty insurance carrier. Operating along the Eastern half of the United States, based in our Home Office in Central New York, with Regional Office locations including Boston, NYC, Chicago, Atlanta, and Dallas. 

What you will do

We are seeking a talented Mainframe Generalist with expertise in RACF Administration to join our dynamic team. As a Mainframe Generalist, your primary responsibility will be to ensure the secure and efficient operation of our mainframe systems. You will oversee day-to-day user administration, implement and refine security policies, and maintain the integrity of our RACF database. Additional knowledge of software such as z/OS, CICS, IMS, MQ, TCPIP, and storage systems is advantageous but not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day RACF Administration tasks, including user provisioning and deprovisioning, and handling change requests.
• Maintain and refine mainframe security policies to ensure data protection and compliance.
• Conduct cleanup and maintenance of the RACF database to ensure optimal performance.
• Collaborate with the team to expand your role into overall RACF Administration.
• Implement new systems software and modifications without disrupting production or testing.
• Monitor and optimize systems and infrastructure for maximum availability.
• Identify and resolve application performance bottlenecks, working closely with developers.
• Ensure security, backup, and redundancy strategies are in place.
• Prepare comprehensive documentation on system software changes and requirements.
• Provide second and third-level support, coordinating with vendors and IT personnel.
• Offer technical guidance and support to the application development team.
• Define and enforce technical standards and procedures to maintain system integrity.

What you need:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field Preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in mainframe administration, with a focus on RACF.

Preferred Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and integrity.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience with z/OS, CICS, IMS, MQ, TCPIP, and storage systems.
• Familiarity with z/VM, z/Linux, JES2/JES3, IBM storage systems, DB2, and IMS
• Proficiency in TSO/ISPF, SDSF, and JCL.
• Experience with software installation and maintenance.
• Familiarity with CICS, DB2, and WebSphere MQ.

Salary Range: $85,300-$127,900

The final salary to be paid and position within the internal salary range is reflective of the employee’s work experience, their geographic location, education, certification(s), scope and responsibilities in the role, and additional qualifications.

Benefits:                                

We believe strongly that talented people are core to our success and are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages, career advancement and challenging work opportunities. We offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan for full time employees that include the following: 

• Medical and Prescription Drug Benefit
• Dental Benefit
• Vision Benefit
• Life Insurance and Disability Benefits 
• 401(k) Profit Sharing and Investment Plan (Includes annual Company financial contribution and discretionary Profit Sharing contribution based upon annual company financial results)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) 
• Flexible Spending Accounts 
• Tuition Assistance, Training, and Professional Designations
• Company-Paid Family Leave
• Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance Benefit
• Voluntary Benefits - Group Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Legal, ID Theft Protection, Pet Insurance
• Student Loan Refinancing Services
• Care.com Membership with Back-up Care, Senior Solutions
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Matching Gifts program
• Paid Volunteer Day
• Employee Referral Award Program
• Wellness programs

Additional Information: 

This position is a full time salaried, exempt (non overtime eligible) position. 

Utica National is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply now and find out what it’s like to be a part of an amazing team, thrive in an exciting environment and work for a company you can be proud of. Once you complete your application, you can monitor your status in the hiring process by logging into your profile. A representative from our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch regarding any change in your candidacy.  

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