Senior Mainframe z/OS Systems Engineer (Remote)

Ensono; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Paid Days Off

401k with company match

Education Reimbursement

Sabbatical leave

Wellness program

Job summary

Ensono is seeking a Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer to support ISV software on z/OS in a remote US-based role. You will install, upgrade, test, configure and implement ISV products, monitor on-call support, research new software, and assist teams with technical questions and problem resolution.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in a mainframe environment, a BS degree or equivalent, strong z/OS, SMP/E, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, JCL, and USS expertise.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7+ 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.
• Strong knowledge of TSO/ISPF, SDSF, JCL.
• Strong knowledge of Unix System Services (USS).
• Strong knowledge of Unix System Services (USS) file system management and security
• Ability to perform skill set of a Mainframe System Programmer
• Ability to perform moderately complex ISV installations
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Participate in On-call Schedule
• Incident / Problem resolution
• 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.
• Ability to support in solving problems and implementing changes.
• Working knowledge of TSO/ISPF, SDSF, JCL.
• Good written and verbal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Skills

Mainframe experience

TSO/ISPF

SDSF

JCL

USS

z/OS

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Stress management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

SMP/E

TSO/ISPF

Job description

Ensono is seeking a Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer to support ISV software on z/OS in a remote US-based role. You will install, upgrade, test, configure and implement ISV products, monitor on-call support, research new software, and assist teams with technical questions and problem resolution.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in a mainframe environment, a BS degree or equivalent, strong z/OS, SMP/E, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, JCL, and USS expertise.