Remote Mainframe Network Systems Programmer

Ensono; Frankfort (KY); Remote; USD 65,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Paid Days Off

Three health plan options

401k with company match

Dental, vision, disability, life and A

Fertility/adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Education reimbursement or student-loa

Sabbatical leave

Wellness program

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Ensono is seeking a Mainframe Systems Programmer to manage networked mainframe environments and related software on a US-based client portfolio. The role covers VTAM, TCP/IP, FTP/SFTP and related tooling, with responsibilities spanning installation, maintenance, problem solving and performance monitoring.

You will participate in change control, collaborate with software vendors, and help drive automation and efficiency while aligning with service levels and client expectations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ mainframe networking experience is preferred with overall mainframe systems experience a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to prioritize and balance tasks, issues and concerns with self, team and clients.
• Experience developing, leading, and managing system programming projects.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for IT mainframe Network systems programming and general product support including configuring interfaces to other subsystems.
• Plans, coordinates, installs, configures, tests, administers, maintains, updates, implements, tracks changes and/or provides corrective maintenance to mainframe Network-related software.
• Diagnoses, resolves, and documents mainframe Network-related problems.
• Adheres to ITIL, Change and Problem Management process.
• Effectively communicates with software suppliers, peers, clients and Leadership.
• Maintains current software and products by ensuring system availability and performance in accordance with service agreements.
• Monitors and reports on system/product performance, reliability and consistency.
• Increases efficiency through automation and/or template utilization as appropriate.
• Review and seek out cost reductions, efficiency improvements and better methods to support applicable technology environments.
• Keeps informed of latest industry, trends, products, services with relevant existing and emerging technologies.
• Trains and communicates with Associates and Clients for new upgrades and products.
• Assists Client applications with problem determination and problem solving

Skills

Mainframe networking

System programming

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

z/OS

Z/VM

Z/Linux

CICS

MQ

NetView

Netmaster

TCP/IP

VTAM

NDM

FTP

EE

CA/Spool

LRS VPS/DRS

InfoPrint

JQP

XPTR

Connect:Direct

XCOM

Job description

Ensono is seeking a Mainframe Systems Programmer to manage networked mainframe environments and related software on a US-based client portfolio. The role covers VTAM, TCP/IP, FTP/SFTP and related tooling, with responsibilities spanning installation, maintenance, problem solving and performance monitoring.

You will participate in change control, collaborate with software vendors, and help drive automation and efficiency while aligning with service levels and client expectations.