Senior Mainframe System Engineer | Senior System Engineer Mainframe (m/w/d)

BWI GmbH

Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Dec 3, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This critical role involves ensuring the stable, secure, and efficient operation of z/OS Mainframe systems, which underpin the central applications utilized by the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr). Day-to-day responsibilities include the conception of Mainframe infrastructure, providing Second-Level Support, and executing the implementation, testing, and deployment of software configuration changes. The engineer will also be responsible for maintaining and advancing implementation and operational standards. Key requirements include strong expertise in IBM Communications Server (SNA/TCPIP/AT-TLS), IBM Z System Automation, and proficiency in REXX and JCL. This position is highly attractive for experienced IT specialists seeking to contribute directly to Germany's national security and digital transformation efforts within one of the country's most complex IT infrastructures, offering a permanent contract and flexible working arrangements.

Required Skills

Education

Successfully completed university degree with an IT focus or comparable vocational training

Experience

  • 2 years of professional experience following a successfully completed university degree with an IT focus
  • 5 years of relevant professional experience with comparable vocational training (alternative requirement)
  • Routine experience in zOS certificate management

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Preferred location in Bonn or Berlin, alternatively nationwide at a BWI location; Readiness for business travel (approx. 1-3 days per quarter); Readiness for compensated on-call duty.