Senior Storage Mainframe Systems Programmer

NEPSE Trading; Downers Grove (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensono seeks a Senior Solution Delivery Architect for Mainframe Storage to prepare Tape and DASD for DR testing in z/OS environments. You will manage replication pauses, assist with storage readiness, and respond to issues during tests.

The role involves leading storage solution designs, coordinating migrations, and serving as SME during DR testing, with limited after-hours work and opportunities for client migration engagement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years senior level experience in a z/OS environment supporting Tape and DASD functions.
• Senior level knowledge of mainframe storage environments: DFSMS, FDR/ABR, CA-1, DFRMM or equivalent.
• Experience supporting Disaster Recovery within a mainframe environment.
• Understanding of data migration between Tape and DASD subsystems.
• Experience opening tickets with IBM or equivalent vendors.
• Familiarity with Copy Services Manager (CSM) and IBM GRID technology.
• Experience with DELL PMAX, VMAX, and DLM storage hardware; Luminex recovery is a plus.
• Ability to design storage solutions to meet client and business requirements; lead projects; serve as SME during DR testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects to implement storage solutions for DR testing in mainframe environments.
• Design storage solutions to meet client requirements and DR objectives.
• Act as primary SME during client DR testing and issue resolution.
• Coordinate migrations and data replication strategies; ensure readiness for DR tests.
• Document issues and lessons learned for future tests; engage with new client migrations.

Skills

z/OS

Mainframe storage management

DFSMS

FDR/ABR

CA-1

DFRMM

Disaster Recovery

Data migration

IBM ticketing

CSM

IBM GRID

DELL PMAX

VMAX

DLM

Luminex recovery

Storage solution design

Project leadership

Tools

VMAX

DELL PMAX

DLM

Luminex

Job description

# Senior Storage Mainframe Systems ProgrammerEnsonoUnited StatesFull timeRemoteApply by Jan 6, 2027## About the roleWorker Type: EmployeeSenior Solution Delivery Architect – Mainframe Storage Disaster Recovery Minimum### Requirements* A successful candidate for this position should have 8+ years senior level experience working within a z/OS environment supporting Tape and DASD functions* Senior level knowledge of mainframe storage management environments like DFSMS, FDR/ABR, CA-1, DFRMM or equivalent* Experience supporting Disaster Recovery within a mainframe environment* Understanding of migration of data from one subsystem to another for both Tape and DASD* Experience opening tickets with vendors such as IBM* Must be self-motivated and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously* Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel to a level of creating documents which can be shared with clients* Must be familiar with the concept of data replication* Additional Requirements Successful candidate must be familiar with CSM (Copy Services Manager) and IBM GRID technology* Experience with DELL PMAX, VMAX, and DLM also helpful* Small amount of Luminex recovery does exist but prior experience is a plus though not required* Successful candidate will be able to design storage solutions to meet client and business requirements* Will lead projects to implement solutions to improve client storage environments* Will serve as primary Subject Matter Expert during client Disaster Recovery testing### Job DescriptionThe Senior Solution Delivery Architect for Mainframe Storage will be responsible for making Tape and DASD ready for Disaster Recovery testing of mainframe environments. The successful candidate will FLASH storage or pause replication prior to DR testing. During testing the associate will respond to any reported issues such as inability to reach storage devices or missing data.Will document issues or lessons learned for future tests. Associate will also be engaged with new client migrations to become familiar with new clients and position that client for future DR testing. Will serve as an escalation point for DR storage issues where the testing team is unable to find resolution.Tests are scheduled months in advance the associates will know what days testing will occur. There is no 24x7 or on-call support with this role except when that support pertains to an active Disaster Recovery test. After hours work will be rare, and typically known well in advance.Cost Center : E2412 Prospective candidate Organization : Global PMO and Implementation WD Reporting manager: Steven Lewis Expected target hiring date (when you want this position to be fulfilled to avoid workload stress in system/SLA breach) : July 1, 2022 L1 Panelist Steven Lewis L2 Panelist Jerry Bunton L3 Panelist Jay Ellsworth Location: Downers Grove, Omaha, or Conway, could be WFH if necessary. Weekend work occasionally but forecasted in advance Primary Location City/State: Homebased - Downers Grove, IL - Finley, Illinois Additional Locations (if applicable): Ensono is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Ensono provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, military status, or any other status protected by applicable law.