Senior Technical Specialist, Mainframe Operating Systems
Job in
Toronto, Ontario, C6A, Canada
Listed on 2026-06-21
Listing for:
0000050007 Royal Bank of Canada
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-21
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
IT Support, Systems Engineer, Systems Administrator, Technical Support
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?
As a Senior Technical Specialist you will work within the Mainframe Operating Systems team to install and support z/OS products. This team is responsible for providing support for the evaluation, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of a suite of System Z operating system components and associated vendor products that run on all RBC Mainframe processors.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?- Install and support various z/OS mainframe products
- Liaise with the various support teams in Production Mainframe Services, Mainframe Operating Systems group, application development groups, and any other clients of supported products.
- Direct research, identify and make recommendations on exploitation of new feature / function of supported vendor software
- Ensure products are kept at supported and current levels
- Ensure that problems with products supported are dealt with in a timely fashion and resolved quickly
- Develop criteria for and participate in the evaluation of third‑party vendors and software
- Provide expertise and software management and support skills for mainframe products.
- 10+ years of mainframe experience installing and supporting software products
- Assembler coding experience
- General key areas of knowledge: IBM TSO, ISPF, JCL, SDSF, IPCS debugging and SMP/E experience
- Specific skill sets: knowledge in DVM, LDAP on z/OS, RACF, ICFS, USS
- Familiarity with and strong adherence to change management processes
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A strong understanding of mainframe z/OS technology
- Commitment to excellence in deliverables and support
- Champion strong software management and technology currency
- Knowledge of SSL/TLS and certificates
- Strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal skills to work across functions and businesses
- A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
- Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
- Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team
- A world‑class training program in financial services
- Flexible work arrangements when and where available. Details to be discussed with Hiring Manager
- CLIST (Programming Language)
- Communication
- Group Problem Solving
- IBM COBOL
- IBM DB2 SQL
- IBM Software
- IBM z/OS
- Installation and Maintenance
- Interactive System Productivity Facility (ISPF)
- Java
- JES2
- Job Control Language (JCL)
- Mainframe Modernization
- Mainframe Operating System
- Node.js
- Programming Languages
- Python (Programming Language)
- Red Hat Ansible
- RESTful Web Services
- Rexx
- SMP/E
- Teamwork
- Technical Product Support
Location:
RBC Centre, 155 Wellington St W, Toronto, Canada
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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