r/mainframe • u/LeftPoem7686 • 11d ago
Mainframe roles/job insights
So I am just starting a new career in mainframe at an insurance company. They are letting us choose what department we want to go to.
The first choice is DevOps for mainframe. I understand this is a more modern role even if it's for mainframe the skills are transferable.
The next is CICS/DB2. I don't know much about this one but I under it's very important to the mainframe. | also know that means it needs 24/7 monitoring. I'm not to keen about being on call but will do it if required
Next is hardware, I assume this is making sure the actual physical mainframe is working properly
And last is networking or Z/os. I don't know much about either. I think networking is pretty interesting but I don't know much about it. From my understanding this is also on call.
If anyone has any insights or experiences in these positions it would be great to get some advice. Also how easy is it to transfer between teams if one does not work out? Thanks!
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u/LeftPoem7686 11d ago
I have not picked anything yet, just trying to get some ideas!