Remote CICS Systems Programmer | Mainframe Expert

Ensono; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 65,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Paid Days Off

401(k) with company match

Health plan options

Fertility coverage and adoption/surrog

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Ensono is seeking a Mainframe Systems Programmer specializing in CICS and z/OS to deliver premium support to our mainframe clients. The role covers CSOs, problem resolution, and 24x7 operations across multiple time zones, with emphasis on efficient installation and proactive migration services.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of hands-on zSeries experience, thorough CICS TS knowledge, and the ability to work independently or in a team within a client-facing, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years experience on the zSeries mainframe platform with hands-on installation and maintenance of CICS TS and OEM products.
• Thorough knowledge of CICS TS capabilities, configuration and tailoring.
• Experience with IBM’s SMP/E.
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of CICS TS concepts.
• Experience with tools to monitor CICS TS performance.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines in high-pressure situations.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, presentations).
• Ability to work in a team or independently.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill CSOs for mainframe z/OS customers related to CICS TS and OEM software.
• Provide primary support for reported CICS TS-related problems.
• Provide 24x7x365 support across multiple time zones.
• Install OEM software products per best practices and Ensono standards.
• Prepare customer partitions for annual OS upgrade via a proactive checklist.
• Support customer migrations related to CICS TS and OEM products.
• Assist project manager with migrations for newly acquired customers.

Skills

z/OS expertise

CICS TS

OEM products

SMP/E

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

SMP/E

Job description

Ensono is seeking a Mainframe Systems Programmer specializing in CICS and z/OS to deliver premium support to our mainframe clients. The role covers CSOs, problem resolution, and 24x7 operations across multiple time zones, with emphasis on efficient installation and proactive migration services.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of hands-on zSeries experience, thorough CICS TS knowledge, and the ability to work independently or in a team within a client-facing, fast-paced environment.