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Mainframe SCM Admin
**About the role**
As a Mainframe SCM Admin, you will make an impact by strengthening and evolving our mainframe configuration management environment. By supporting and optimizing ChangeMan ZMF and Endevor, you will improve deployment reliability, reduce risk, and enable more efficient software delivery across critical systems. Your work will directly shape how applications are built, promoted, and maintained within a complex z/OS ecosystem. You will be a valued member of the Cloud Infrastructure and Security team and work collaboratively with the Senior Manager.
**In this role, you will:**
- Install, configure, and maintain ChangeMan ZMF and Endevor, including SMP/E upgrades for z/OS and ISV products
- Monitor system performance, started tasks, and library utilization to ensure a stable and highly available environment
- Define and maintain application libraries, component types, and compile/link procedures across environments
- Configure and manage promotion workflows, including development, test, and production stages, approvals, and deployments
- Manage full package lifecycle including CREATE, CAST, REVIEW, EXECUTE, and COMMIT, ensuring audit compliance and successful promotions
- Diagnose and resolve compile, promotion, audit, dependency, and version inconsistency issues, including out-of-sync conditions
- Define and maintain Endevor inventory structures and processor groups (BUILD, TEST, MOVE, DELETE, MODIFY) and support code movement across stages
- Configure and maintain user access, security controls, and compliance within configuration management tools
- Customize and enhance environments using REXX, ISPF panels, and skeletons, while improving workflows through automation and CI/CD integration
- Support disaster recovery planning and execution and contribute to migration initiatives toward modern or alternative configuration management solutions
**Work model**
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in San Antonio, TX. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
**What you need to have to be considered**
- 10+ years of experience with ChangeMan ZMF administration
- 10+ years of experience with Endevor administration
- Strong expertise in the z/OS mainframe environment
- Hands-on experience with SMP/E installations and maintenance
- Proficiency in JCL
- Deep understanding of software lifecycle management within mainframe SCM tools
- Strong troubleshooting experience across compile, deployment, audit, and package management issues
**These will help you stand out**
- Experience with z/OSMF
- Exposure to CI/CD integration within mainframe environments
- Experience with REXX, ISPF customization, and automation
- Familiarity with migration from legacy tools to Git-based or modern platforms
- Understanding of enterprise release management or DevOps practices
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed.
Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
**Salary and Other Compensation:**
Applications will be accepted until March 25, 2026
The annual salary for this position is between $99,000 - $115,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.
**Benefits:** Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
·Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
· Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
· 401(k) plan and contributions
· Long-term/Short-term Disability
· Paid Parental Leave
· Employee Stock Purchase Plan
**Disclaimer:** The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
As a Mainframe SCM Admin, you will make an impact by strengthening and evolving our mainframe configuration management environment. By supporting and optimizing ChangeMan ZMF and Endevor, you will improve deployment reliability, reduce risk, and enable more efficient software delivery across critical systems. Your work will directly shape how applications are built, promoted, and maintained within a complex z/OS ecosystem. You will be a valued member of the Cloud Infrastructure and Security team and work collaboratively with the Senior Manager.
**In this role, you will:**
- Install, configure, and maintain ChangeMan ZMF and Endevor, including SMP/E upgrades for z/OS and ISV products
- Monitor system performance, started tasks, and library utilization to ensure a stable and highly available environment
- Define and maintain application libraries, component types, and compile/link procedures across environments
- Configure and manage promotion workflows, including development, test, and production stages, approvals, and deployments
- Manage full package lifecycle including CREATE, CAST, REVIEW, EXECUTE, and COMMIT, ensuring audit compliance and successful promotions
- Diagnose and resolve compile, promotion, audit, dependency, and version inconsistency issues, including out-of-sync conditions
- Define and maintain Endevor inventory structures and processor groups (BUILD, TEST, MOVE, DELETE, MODIFY) and support code movement across stages
- Configure and maintain user access, security controls, and compliance within configuration management tools
- Customize and enhance environments using REXX, ISPF panels, and skeletons, while improving workflows through automation and CI/CD integration
- Support disaster recovery planning and execution and contribute to migration initiatives toward modern or alternative configuration management solutions
**Work model**
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in San Antonio, TX. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
**What you need to have to be considered**
- 10+ years of experience with ChangeMan ZMF administration
- 10+ years of experience with Endevor administration
- Strong expertise in the z/OS mainframe environment
- Hands-on experience with SMP/E installations and maintenance
- Proficiency in JCL
- Deep understanding of software lifecycle management within mainframe SCM tools
- Strong troubleshooting experience across compile, deployment, audit, and package management issues
**These will help you stand out**
- Experience with z/OSMF
- Exposure to CI/CD integration within mainframe environments
- Experience with REXX, ISPF customization, and automation
- Familiarity with migration from legacy tools to Git-based or modern platforms
- Understanding of enterprise release management or DevOps practices
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed.
Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
**Salary and Other Compensation:**
Applications will be accepted until March 25, 2026
The annual salary for this position is between $99,000 - $115,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.
**Benefits:** Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
·Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
· Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
· 401(k) plan and contributions
· Long-term/Short-term Disability
· Paid Parental Leave
· Employee Stock Purchase Plan
**Disclaimer:** The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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