At CVS Health, we’re building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.

As the nation’s leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues – caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.

**POSITION SUMMARY**

The Systems Engineer - z/OS, will possess targeted technology skills in z/OS software lifecycle methodologies across multiple vendor solutions, be adaptable to changing priorities and provide data driven business solutions. Additionally, this engineer will help to oversee and enhance security measures, including advanced security management, audit compliance, and remediation of vulnerabilities as well as collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement custom solutions to meet business needs.

_The ideal candidate will:_

+ Maintain and manage multi-vendor z/OS software products

+ Leverage various z/OS products/utilities

+ Perform system monitoring/tuning for performance and capacity

+ Develop and deploy best practice solutions in alignment with business requirements

+ Provide support for complex technical and operational issues, driving problem resolution through root cause determination

+ Produce control evidence for various audit inquiries

+ Interact with vendors to plan and implement z/OS system upgrades

+ Work effectively within Change and Problem Management structures

+ Engage in the development and execution of continuity and recovery plans

+ Participate in on-call rotation

**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**

+ 5+ years experience in Large Scale Mainframe computing environments

+ 5+ years experience with z/OS software lifecycle management

+ 3+ years experience with IBM Systems Automation and Netview deployment and customization

+ 3+ years experience with Mainframe Security product deployment and customization

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**

+ Strong understanding of database optimization and performance tuning

+ Experience in mentoring and guiding junior engineers, fostering an environment of continuous learning and skill enhancement

+ A strong strategic mindset with the ability to align IT initiatives with business goals, driving value through technology

+ Deep knowledge of disaster recovery planning, implementation, and testing within IBM environments

+ Advanced skills in security management, including audit journal analysis, compliance with security frameworks, and mitigation of security risks

+ Strong experience in vendor management, contract negotiation, and third-party software integration

**EDUCATION**

Bachelor’s degree or, equivalent experience (HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience)

**BUSINESS OVERVIEW**

Bring your heart to CVS Health Every one of us at CVS Health shares a single, clear purpose: Bringing our heart to every moment of your health. This purpose guides our commitment to deliver enhanced human-centric health care for a rapidly changing world. Anchored in our brand — with heart at its center — our purpose sends a personal message that how we deliver our services is just as important as what we deliver. Our Heart At Work Behaviors™ support this purpose. We want everyone who works at CVS Health to feel empowered by the role they play in transforming our culture and accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver solutions to make health care more personal, convenient and affordable. We strive to promote and sustain a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging every day. CVS Health is an affirmative action employer, and is an equal opportunity employer, as are the physician-owned businesses for which CVS Health provides management services. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We proudly support and encourage people with military experience (active, veterans, reservists and National Guard) as well as military spouses to apply for CVS Health job opportunities.

**Anticipated Weekly Hours**

40

**Time Type**

Full time

**Pay Range**

The typical pay range for this role is:

$44.57 - $106.96

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

**Great benefits for great people**

We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

+ **Affordable medical plan options,** a **401(k) plan** (including matching company contributions), and an **employee stock purchase plan** .

+ **No-cost programs for all colleagues** including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.

+ **Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues** including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 05/30/2025

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.