**It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!** **Job Description Summary:** The Associate Technical Support Engineer assists Rocket customers with questions and problems regarding the installation, setup, configuration and functionality of Rocket Software products. The Engineer will troubleshoot reported symptoms to aid in the resolution process either directly for the customer or to help guide the development team in providing permanent solutions. The Engineer will typically work as part of a team with limited direction **Essential Duties & Responsibilities:** + Able to assess customer needs and set expectations + Handle moderate to complex application guidance and level II customer support and resolution for assigned product list + Responsible for handling a high volume of administrative cases + Verify the accuracy of the business impact statement as provided by the customer + Perform, with limited direction, problem verification by confirming the customer’s environment, error messages, and symptoms of a problem + Able to troubleshoot common problems + Use testing tools for troubleshooting + Research moderate cases using knowledge bases, documentation, etc. + Gather information to develop reproducible cases + Prepare, recommend, and implement solutions + Mastery of creating case tracking details for use by team members for similar/future problem resolution + Collaborate with engineering, product management, and QA teams to escalate and resolve complex issues. + Document technical solutions, knowledge base articles, and FAQs for internal and external use. + Accountable for team and individual results + Participate in internal projects and other work as directed + Self-directed learning to expand the expertise of Rocket Software products + Contributes to training content, as necessary + Act as the go-to Technical Support Engineer for Technical Support Technicians + Assist other Support Engineers at different levels + Write collateral at an appropriate level + Contributes to training **Must-Have Skills (Essential for the Role)** These are the core skills required to perform the job effectively from Day 1. Mainframe Fundamentals: + Hands-on experience with IBM z/OS, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, JES2/JES3 + Understanding of JCL and job execution monitoring + Experience working with IBM mainframe storage management concepts Problem-Solving & Troubleshooting: + Ability to analyze system logs, traces, and basic dumps + Understanding of IPL procedures and system recovery techniques + Strong analytical skills for troubleshooting customer issues IBM Storage Concepts: + Basic knowledge of DASD, Tape Management, HSM, DFSMShsm, DFSMSrmm, VTOC, ICF catalogs + Understanding of dataset management, VSAM, and IDCAMS utilities Customer Support & Communication: + Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to customers + Experience in handling customer escalations professionally + Willingness to learn new products and actively engage in customer problem resolution **Good-to-Have Skills (Preferred, but Not Mandatory)** These are bonus skills that would enhance the candidate’s performance and career growth in this role. Mainframe Debugging & Performance Analysis: + Exposure to IPCSTM, GTF Traces, SLIP Traps, and system dumps analysis + Familiarity with IBM OMEGAMON, RMF, or similar monitoring tools Scripting & Automation: + Basic knowledge of REXX, CLIST, or JCL scripting + Experience automating storage management processes Product-Specific Knowledge (Preferred but Can Be Learned on the Job): + Experience with DFSMS, DFSMShsm, DFSMSrmm, or Tape Management Systems (TMS) + Exposure to Rocket Software’s storage products or IBM equivalents Certifications (Will Be an Added Advantage): + IBM Certified Specialist – z/OS, Storage Management, or System Programming + Any Mainframe Administration or Storage Management certifications **Preferred Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field + 2+ years of experience working in a mainframe support or operations role + Familiarity with IBM DFSMS, DFSMShsm, or other storage management solutions is a plus + IBM Certified Specialist – z/OS or Storage Administration (Preferred but not required) . Rocket Software Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Rocket Software Inc. is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. Rocket is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call: 781-577-4321 or send an email to people@rocketsoftware.com. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. _If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!_ Thousands of companies around the world depend on Rocket to solve their most challenging business problems by helping them run their critical infrastructure, business processes, and data, as well as extending the value of these assets to take advantage of cloud and mobile computing, advanced analytics, and other future innovations. From the clothes we wear to the cars we drive, Rocket solutions power the back-end systems that thousands of brands interact with every day. At Rocket, software has always been about people—not just ones and zeroes. We’re people solving problems for other people, and we strive to treat our customers, partners, and fellow Rocketeers with humanity. Founded in 1990, Rocket Software is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts with 31 offices around the world.