Mainframe Engineer
Boiling Springs, PA · On-site +1
$47.50 - $61/hr
Health insurance BVA Bears IT Solutions is seeking a Mainframe Engineer. This is a full-time, ... Flexible work from home options available.
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Mainframe Engineer
Boiling Springs, PA · On-site +1
$47.50 - $61/hr
Health insurance BVA Bears IT Solutions is seeking a Mainframe Engineer. This is a full-time, ... Flexible work from home options available.
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$49.72 - $55.38
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As of May 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for work from home mainframe in the United States is $53.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47.12 and $60.58 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Work From Home Mainframe Specialist, and why are they important?
To thrive as a Work From Home Mainframe Specialist, you need strong expertise in mainframe systems (such as IBM z/OS), COBOL programming, and database management, typically backed by a degree in computer science or related field. Familiarity with technical tools like JCL, TSO/ISPF, and mainframe monitoring software, as well as relevant certifications (e.g., IBM Certified System Programmer), is often required. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and self-motivation skills are crucial for remote troubleshooting and collaborating with distributed teams. These skills ensure reliable mainframe operations, effective remote support, and seamless integration with organizational IT goals.
What are some common challenges faced by professionals working from home in mainframe roles, and how can they be addressed?
One of the main challenges for remote mainframe professionals is maintaining secure and reliable access to legacy systems, as these often require specialized connectivity and heightened security protocols. Communication with on-site teams and ensuring timely troubleshooting can also be more complex when working remotely. To address these challenges, it's important to invest in a robust, secure remote connection, regularly participate in team meetings via video conferencing, and utilize comprehensive documentation tools to stay aligned with team objectives and ongoing projects.
What are work from home mainframe jobs?
Work from home mainframe jobs are remote positions that involve managing, maintaining, or developing applications on mainframe computer systems—large, powerful servers typically used by large organizations for critical operations. These roles may include system programming, application development, or mainframe support, and require specialized knowledge of mainframe technologies such as COBOL, JCL, or z/OS. Employees in these roles access mainframe environments securely from their homes, often collaborating with teams online to ensure reliability, security, and performance of mainframe operations.
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$47.50 - $61/hr
Full-time
Medical
Posted 20 days ago
Job description
Benefits:
BVA Bears IT Solutions is seeking a Mainframe Engineer. This is a full-time, remote role with travel 2 days onsite per week at Riverdale, MD. The average workday is 8 hours and the window in which those 8 hours may be scheduled is between 6:00am hours and 6:00pm hours eastern time, Monday through Friday except for Government Holidays with the core hours (9am to 3pm) being covered.
As a Mainframe Engineer will play a key role in developing, maintaining, and optimizing mission-critical mainframe applications supporting the University of Marylands operational and research activities. This position requires strong technical expertise in COBOL, CICS, TSO, and JCL, along with proven problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a hybrid environment.
Key Responsibilities
Application Development & Maintenance
Required Qualifications
U.S. Citizenship Requirement:
This position is restricted to U.S. citizens only in accordance with federal contract requirements. Applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship (such as a U.S. passport, birth certificate, or Certificate of Naturalization) prior to employment. Non-citizens, including lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), are not eligible for this role.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
BVA Bears IT Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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BVA Bears IT Solutions is seeking a Mainframe Engineer. This is a full-time, remote role with travel 2 days onsite per week at Riverdale, MD. The average workday is 8 hours and the window in which those 8 hours may be scheduled is between 6:00am hours and 6:00pm hours eastern time, Monday through Friday except for Government Holidays with the core hours (9am to 3pm) being covered.
As a Mainframe Engineer will play a key role in developing, maintaining, and optimizing mission-critical mainframe applications supporting the University of Marylands operational and research activities. This position requires strong technical expertise in COBOL, CICS, TSO, and JCL, along with proven problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a hybrid environment.
Key Responsibilities
Application Development & Maintenance
- Design, code, test, and implement mainframe-based solutions using COBOL and CICS.
- Maintain and enhance existing programs and batch job processes.
- Develop, modify, and manage JCL for batch job scheduling and execution.
- Diagnose and resolve system errors, job failures, and performance issues.
- Work closely with operations and support teams to ensure system stability.
- Review and optimize code for efficiency and performance improvements.
- Ensure adherence to development standards and security guidelines.
- Partner with cross-functional teams, including analysts, system administrators, and project managers.
- Participate in requirements gathering, design discussions, and peer reviews.
- Perform additional related tasks within the scope of the role as assigned by management.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in mainframe development.
- Proficiency in COBOL, CICS, TSO, and JCL.
- Demonstrated experience in batch job processing.
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Familiarity with CA-IDEAL and CA Datacomm.
- Experience working in higher education or research environments.
- Knowledge of best practices in mainframe performance tuning and modernization.
U.S. Citizenship Requirement:
This position is restricted to U.S. citizens only in accordance with federal contract requirements. Applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship (such as a U.S. passport, birth certificate, or Certificate of Naturalization) prior to employment. Non-citizens, including lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), are not eligible for this role.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
BVA Bears IT Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Flexible work from home options available.