Mainframe/AS400 Administrator

Who We Are

At Corebridge Financial, we believe action is everything. That’s why every day we partner with financial professionals and institutions to make it possible for more people to take action in their financial lives, for today and tomorrow.

We align to a set of Values that are the core pillars that define our culture and help bring our brand purpose to life:

• We are stronger as one: We collaborate across the enterprise, scale what works and act   decisively for our customers and partners.
• We deliver on commitments: We are accountable, empower each other and go above and beyond for our stakeholders.
• We learn, improve and innovate: We get better each day by challenging the status quo and equipping ourselves for the future.
• We are inclusive: We embrace different perspectives, enabling our colleagues to make an impact and bring their whole selves to work.

Who You’ll Work With

The Information Technology organization is the technological foundation of our business and works in collaboration with our partners from across the company. The team drives technology and digital transformation, partners with business leaders to design and execute new strategies through IT and operations services and ensures the necessary IT risk management and security measures are in place and aligned with enterprise architecture standards and principles.

About The Role

Work under the direction of the Ecosystem Manager to manage a large/multi-national MFaaS team to support legacy mainframe and iSeries environments consisting of 6 Z/OS LPARs and 2500 MIPS and 5 iSeries AS400s.  Solid understanding of both IBM Z/OS and iSeries environments with the ability to lead 2 separate teams of consultants with both outsourced and colocation infrastructure. Will need to assist with managing technical and delivery manager staff to support 24x7 operations.  Must understand compliance, audit, and security responsibilities within a highly regulated and audited environment. 

 In the role of the Mainframe Administrator, you will be collaborating with other teams ensuring the mainframe and iSeries environments are maintained, configured and supported properly within the environment. This position will require support and administration functions as well as auditing and financial responsibilities within the organization. 

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Ecosystem manager manage the  MFaaS outsourcing contract and vendor to documented KPIs
• Manage iSeries team, including 1 staff member and multiple contractors
• Onboard/offboard service providers staffing and troubleshoot issues accordingly   
• Work with Service providers senior staff to manage technical work/day to day functions
• Attend daily operations turnover call to drive vendor to continuously improve service
• Review/Verify software usage on mainframe and iSeries platforms and manage contract renewals, as required
• Review daily changes in environment for compliance/scheduling etc. to adhere to strong change management processes
• Manage ServiceNow groups to align with support structure  
• Attend technical calls to help drive numerous project oriented work
• Interface with C-Level management for finance approval/project reviews
• Overall ownership and responsibility of 24x7 MFaaS and daily operations
• Working with the Incident Command Center manage MFaaS incidents and provide technical input into resolution and RCAs, as needed
• Work closely with both internal and external architecture resources to help provide cost effective solutions for the business
• Oversee outsourcing billing to verify usage stays within monthly projections
• Responsible for working with compliance teams to respond to audits and maintaining necessary controls

Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years working in a Mainframe z/OS environment 
• Strong work ethic with minimal management supervision
• Direct working experience with a variety of z/OS and iSeries hardware/software, including DASD, Z hardware platform, and TAD software for z/OS. 
• Working knowledge of JES2, Z/OS and components, Broadcom/CA software, and other ISV software products. 
• Understand the relationship and usage of MIPS and MSUs and the relationship with ISV software and mainframe billing 
• Understand potential interactions with ISV software products and business applications 
• Must be able to build strong relationships and work closely with numerous groups within the business, including finance, compliance, IAM, vendor management and IT architecture teams. 
• Understand compliance regulations, including SOC/SOX, NYDFS 
• Working knowledge of ServiceNow for change/incident/problem and CMDB 
• Must manage the budget within the MFaaS and iSeries space   
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Work Location

This position is based in Corebridge Financial’s Houston, TX office and is subject to our hybrid working policy, which gives colleagues the benefits of working both in an office and remotely.

Estimated Travel

May include up to 25%.

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Why Corebridge?

At Corebridge Financial, we prioritize the health, well-being, and work-life balance of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to support employees both personally and professionally, ensuring that they have the resources and flexibility needed to thrive.

Benefit Offerings Include:

• Health and Wellness: We offer a range of medical, dental and vision insurance plans, as well as mental health support and wellness initiatives to promote overall well-being.
• Retirement Savings: We offer retirement benefits options, which vary by location.  In the U.S., our competitive 401(k) Plan offers a generous dollar-for-dollar Company matching contribution of up to 6% of eligible pay and a Company contribution equal to 3% of eligible pay (subject to annual IRS limits and Plan terms). These Company contributions vest immediately.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling services and resources are available to all employees.
• Matching charitable donations: Corebridge matches donations to tax-exempt organizations 1:1, up to $5,000.
• Volunteer Time Off: Employees may use up to 16 volunteer hours annually to support activities that enhance and serve communities where employees live and work.
• Paid Time Off: Eligible employees start off with at least 24 Paid Time Off (PTO) days so they can take time off for themselves and their families when they need it.

Eligibility for and participation in employer-sponsored benefit plans and Company programs will be subject to applicable law, governing Plan document(s) and Company policy.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Corebridge Financial, is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and we comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment laws. All applicants will be considered for employment based on job-related qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The Company is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. At Corebridge Financial, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to building a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our colleagues are respected as individuals and valued for their unique perspectives.

Corebridge Financial is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees, including any accommodations needed on the basis of physical or mental disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs.  If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please send an email to TalentandInclusion@corebridgefinancial.com.  Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

To learn more please visit: www.corebridgefinancial.com

Functional Area:

IT - Information Technology

Estimated Travel Percentage (%): No Travel

Relocation Provided: No

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