Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer – z/OS

Ensono; United States; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensono is seeking a Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer to provide critical support for z/OS operating systems. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience and a strong background in system software maintenance and debugging, with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Join a company that values innovation and collaboration, offering flexible work options and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Unlimited Paid Days Off

401k with company match

Education Reimbursement

Flexible work schedule

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a mainframe environment.
• Knowledge of z/OS installation and maintenance.
• Ability to work well as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Support installation, testing, and implementation of z/OS.
• Monitor and tune systems software.
• Participate in on-call schedule.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

z/OS

TSO/ISPF

SDSF

JCL

Unix System Services (USS)

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Position Summary

The Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer provides support for on-going projects that require the installation, testing, and implementation of new z/OS operating systems and other ‘system’ software. Also, the Maintenance and debugging of systems software. Monitoring and tuning of systems software. Functional knowledge, use of z/OS components and detailed knowledge of support products such as tape management, scheduling, security, monitoring systems, and other z/OS supporting systems software. Note: This is not an Applications Programming position.

Key Areas of Focus for this Role

• Participate in On-call Schedule.
• Incident / Problem resolution
  
  
  

z/OS & Tools your main tasks are related to:

• Incident, change and problem handling.
• Configuration and customization.
• Setup of parameters.
• Communication with vendors.
• Participation/contribution to technical projects.
• Solid understanding of z/OS and related product software z/OS.
• PARMLIB configuration and JES2 customization.
• Ability to support in solving problems and implementing changes on z/OS environments.
• Working knowledge of TSO/ISPF, SDSF, JCL.
• Good written and verbal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
  
  

What the Ideal Candidate Brings to this Role

Required Qualifications help to assure new Associates are set up for success in their role with Ensono. To be considered for this career opportunity, it is important that you meet all Required Qualifications. Candidates that may meet some, but not all, Other Qualifications are still encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience within a mainframe environment within a large enterprise or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor’s degree required and/or equivalent work experience
• Knowledge and understanding of z/OS and z/OS installation and maintenance including SMP/E.
• Working knowledge of TSO/ISPF, SDSF, JCL.
• Working knowledge of Unix System Services (USS)
• Working knowledge of Unix System Services (USS) file system management and security
• Ability to work well as a team member.
• Stress resistant in case of Major Incident- and/or emergency situations.
• Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Customer Service skills at management level
• Good collaboration and teamwork skills
• Must be self-motivated.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Initiative and good learning abilities.
  
  
  

Other Qualifications

• Ability to perform skill set of a Mainframe System Programmer
• Ability to perform moderately complex ISV installations
• Knowledgeable in z/OS security.
• Knowledgeable in z/OS systems programming functions.
• Understand z/OS services structure, Parallel Sysplex, Catalog management.
  
  
  

Why Ensono?

Ensono is a place to make better happen – for our clients and for your career. You can do great things through innovation or collaboration, by learning or volunteering, or to promote diversity and inclusion. You can do great things for your own health or for a healthier planet. Whatever it means to you to do great things we want Ensono to be the place you can do it.

We are a client-facing business, but we do encourage clients to allow us to work remotely most of the time so if you are not required to be on a client site, you can choose to work from home or in our Ensono offices.

Some of our benefits include:

• Unlimited Paid Days Off
• Three health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• 401k with company match
• Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts
• Paid Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, and Sabbatical Leave
• Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding
• Enhanced fertility coverage
• Wellness program
• Flexible work schedule
• Depending on location, ability to take advantage of fitness centers
  
  
  

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this role is $80,000 to $148,000 annually based on a full-time schedule. Please note that placement in the range may vary based on numerous factors including but not limited to skills, experience, internal equity, and business needs. In addition to base salary, other compensation programs, depending on eligibility, include an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, and an equity grant under our Associate Equity Appreciation Program.

Ensono is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment to our Associates and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

Pay transparency nondiscrimination statement/posting OFCCP’s pay transparency policy can be found on OFCCP’s website.

If you need accommodation at any point during the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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