Lead Infrastructure Engineer - Mainframe

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Do you crave innovation and want to work for a company that is the BEST at what they do in the industry? Does the opportunity to work in a hybrid capacity and maintain a work life balance appeal to you? Then we have the perfect job for you! We are seeking Infrastructure Engineers who push the envelope and strive to create the best product possible. This position will allow you to utilize different technologies, languages, and frameworks to drive solutions while working on inclusive teams that foster diversity of thought. You will be provided opportunities via in house training programs for upskilling to support your development and career goals!

The Infrastructure Engineering Operations Management (IEOM) Mainframe Engineering team works across a large breadth of technologies allowing a unique learning opportunity amongst the team. IEOM Engineering team has the freedom to focus on hands-on prototyping, research efforts, and Proof of Concepts (POCs) without day-to-day support obligations. IEOM Engineering team is responsible for collaborating with Enterprise Technology product teams to understand and evaluate technical requirements that may result in infrastructure offering modifications. IEOM Engineering team will work closely with the IEOM Service Delivery teams and a Managed Service Provider (MSP) to evaluate and validate proposed technical solutions and changes. IEOM Engineering team will work closely with IEOM Area Level Architecture to identify areas of improvement, changes to architectural standards, and future state capability strategies. Additionally, IEOM Engineering teams work with the Project Support Office (PSO) as technical resources in validation of project estimates and requirements or as technical resources on defined projects.

This position is focused on Mainframe Engineering – specifically operating system, hardware, language support, and issuance. There are several opportunities within the team to expand your mainframe knowledge and influence.

As a member of the IEOM Mainframe Engineering team, you will be challenged and empowered to grow professionally. We appreciate your interest in this role.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience in infrastructure engineering with a focus on Mainframe
• Deep expertise in mainframe technologies and tools
• Ability to be a result driven self-starter who enjoys researching, hands on proof of concept work, and learning new tools
• Ability to identify and develop new technical solutions with limited guidance
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure issues
• Effective collaboration skills and communication skills to work across team(s), document research/POC findings/architectural decisions, and showcase work
• Knowledge of security principles and governance/risk processes
• Ability to work with vendors and establish professional relationships
• Ability to represent State Farm at various conferences and council meetings

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to foster innovation, encourage diversity of thought, and incorporate new ideas
• Proficient in mainframe operating systems (z/OS) and hardware (IBM Z Series)
• Proficient in mainframe language support and issuance
• Proficient in scripting (e.g., Python, Bash, Go) for infrastructure automation and tool development.
• Experience with automation tools (e.g., GitLab CI/CD)
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (BMC AMI Products, Splunk, IntelliMagic, Dynatrace) to ensure system performance and availability
• Certifications in mainframe technologies or infrastructure-related certifications

Because work-life-balance is a priority at State Farm, compensation is based on our standard 38:45-hour work week!

• Potential starting salary range: $85,500 - $175,500
  • Starting salary will be based on skills, background, and experience
  • High end of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant experience
• Potential yearly incentive pay up to 15% of base salary

Work Arrangement:
HYBRID: Qualified candidates (in or near hub locations listed below) should plan to spend time working from home and some time working in the office as part of our hybrid work environment.
HUB LOCATION: Bloomington, IL, Dunwoody, GA, Richardson, TX, or Tempe, AZ
SPONSORSHIP: Applicants for this position are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity.
At State Farm, we offer more than just a paycheck. Check out our suite of benefits designed to give you the flexibility you need to take care of you and your family!

• Get Paid! On top of our competitive pay, you are eligible for an annual raise and bonus.
• Stay Well! Focus on you and your family’s health with our robust health and wellbeing programs. State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium, and we offer multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan. All medical plans provide 100% coverage for in-network preventative care, AND you and your family have access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and much more!
• Develop and Grow! Take advantage of educational benefits like industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
• Plan Ahead! Plan for those big moments in life with benefits like fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and more. You can also start a savings account or consider financing through our State Farm Federal Credit Union!
• Take a Little “You” Time! You will have access to our generous time off policies designed so you can plan around holidays, family events, volunteering, or just to take a relaxing day off. With the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days, there will be plenty of time for you!
• Give Back! We offer several ways to give back through our Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and the Employee Assistance Fund.
• Finish Strong! Plan for retirement using free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary.

Visit our State Farm Careers page for more information on our benefits, locations, and the hiring process of joining the State Farm team!

The Infrastructure Engineering Operations Management (IEOM) Mainframe Engineering team works across a large breadth of technologies allowing a unique learning opportunity amongst the team. IEOM Engineering team has the freedom to focus on hands-on prototyping, research efforts, and Proof of Concepts (POCs) without day-to-day support obligations. IEOM Engineering team is responsible for collaborating with Enterprise Technology product teams to understand and evaluate technical requirements that may result in infrastructure offering modifications. IEOM Engineering team will work closely with the IEOM Service Delivery teams and a Managed Service Provider (MSP) to evaluate and validate proposed technical solutions and changes. IEOM Engineering team will work closely with IEOM Area Level Architecture to identify areas of improvement, changes to architectural standards, and future state capability strategies. Additionally, IEOM Engineering teams work with the Project Support Office (PSO) as technical resources in validation of project estimates and requirements or as technical resources on defined projects.

This position is focused on Mainframe Engineering – specifically operating system, hardware, language support, and issuance. There are several opportunities within the team to expand your mainframe knowledge and influence.

As a member of the IEOM Mainframe Engineering team, you will be challenged and empowered to grow professionally. We appreciate your interest in this role.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience in infrastructure engineering with a focus on Mainframe
• Deep expertise in mainframe technologies and tools
• Ability to be a result driven self-starter who enjoys researching, hands on proof of concept work, and learning new tools
• Ability to identify and develop new technical solutions with limited guidance
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure issues
• Effective collaboration skills and communication skills to work across team(s), document research/POC findings/architectural decisions, and showcase work
• Knowledge of security principles and governance/risk processes
• Ability to work with vendors and establish professional relationships
• Ability to represent State Farm at various conferences and council meetings

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to foster innovation, encourage diversity of thought, and incorporate new ideas
• Proficient in mainframe operating systems (z/OS) and hardware (IBM Z Series)
• Proficient in mainframe language support and issuance
• Proficient in scripting (e.g., Python, Bash, Go) for infrastructure automation and tool development.
• Experience with automation tools (e.g., GitLab CI/CD)
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (BMC AMI Products, Splunk, IntelliMagic, Dynatrace) to ensure system performance and availability
• Certifications in mainframe technologies or infrastructure-related certifications