Remote Mainframe CICS & WAS Systems Engineer

Ensono; Salem (OR); Remote; USD 65,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Paid Days Off

Health plan options

401k with company match

AD&D and Vision/Dental coverage

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Ensono is seeking a Mainframe Systems Programmer with deep experience in CICS TS and WAS to join our remote US team. The role focuses on installation, maintenance, and optimization of z/OS systems, providing 24x7 support across multiple time zones.

You will help migrate customers, coordinate OS upgrades, and implement vendor corrections while following Ensono standards. The ideal candidate has 5+ years on the zSeries platform, strong analytical and communication skills, and a proven ability to

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 / WAS and OEM product support.
• Thorough working knowledge of CICS TS and installation/tailoring of CICS TS and related OEM products.
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of CICS TS concepts, configuration and tailoring.
• Experience with IBM’s SMP/E and monitoring tools for CICS TS regions.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill CSOs for mainframe z/OS customers in a timely manner for CICS TS and related OEM software products.
• Provide primary support for reported problems related to CICS TS / WAS and OEM software.
• Provide 24x7x365 support across multiple time zones.
• Install OEM software products following Ensono standards and best practices.
• Assist in preparing customer partitions for annual OS upgrade via proactive actions checklist.
• Support customer migrations related to CICS TS and OEM products.
• Collaborate with Disaster Recovery Services on DR plans for customers.
• Adhere to ITSM change control procedures and implement fixes/change requests.

Skills

CICS TS

WAS

zSeries Mainframe

SMP/E

System installation

Problem resolution

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

IBM SMP/E

Job description

Ensono is seeking a Mainframe Systems Programmer with deep experience in CICS TS and WAS to join our remote US team. The role focuses on installation, maintenance, and optimization of z/OS systems, providing 24x7 support across multiple time zones.

You will help migrate customers, coordinate OS upgrades, and implement vendor corrections while following Ensono standards. The ideal candidate has 5+ years on the zSeries platform, strong analytical and communication skills, and a proven ability to