Senior Systems Programmer Mainframe Support

Technology Recruiting Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Generous PTO bank

Relocation assistance

Flexible work culture

Job summary

A leading IT recruiting firm is seeking a Senior Systems Programmer to join a team in Houston. This role involves mainframe support, managing storage administration, and problem-solving in a high-uptime environment. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Z/OS systems programming and a commitment to work-life balance. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, along with a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mainframe Systems Programmer or Senior Z/OS Programmer.
• Strong background in mainframe storage administration, including SMS/HSM.
• Ability to support on-call rotation in a 24/7 production environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead mainframe storage administration including SMS, HSM, and tape systems.
• Manage tickets and incidents in ServiceNow.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on infrastructure issues.

Skills

Mainframe Support

Z/OS Systems Programming

Enterprise Storage Administration

Problem-solving skills

ServiceNow

Tools

DS8000

TS7700

FDR

Job description

President at Technology Recruiting Solutions | Discovering Your Next Exceptional IT Hire | Houston & Nationwide Recruitment Expert

Onsite-Albany, NY

Our client is an industry-leading organization is looking for a Senior Systems Programmer with deep expertise in Mainframe Support, Z/OS Systems Programming, and Enterprise Storage Administration. This is a high-impact role supporting mission-critical infrastructure across a large, stable environment.

If you're a seasoned mainframe professional who thrives in complex technical landscapes solving problems, optimizing performance, and delivering high availability this opportunity checks all the boxes.

Top Technologies:

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead mainframe storage administration including SMS, HSM, DS8000, TS7700, tape systems, allocation, DR, and backup/recovery
• Manage tickets, incidents, and escalations in ServiceNow
• Perform upgrades, installations, and tuning for Z/OS and third-party mainframe tools
• Troubleshoot performance issues and conduct root cause analysis in large-scale environments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams application programmers, infrastructure engineers, platform architects, and operations
• Support critical workloads in a high‑uptime, enterprise environment

Required Experience & Technical Skills

• Proven experience as a Mainframe Systems Programmer or Senior Z/OS Programmer
• Strong background in mainframe storage administration, including SMS/HSM
• Expertise with DS8000, TS7700, and enterprise‑class storage systems
• Hands‑on experience with FDR, tape services, backup and recovery solutions
• Ability to support on‑call rotation in a 24/7 production environment
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to handle complex escalations

Why This Role Stands Out

If you re searching for a stable, long‑term home where your mainframe expertise is recognized and valued, look no further. This organization offers:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company‑paid basic life insurance
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Generous PTO bank + paid holidays
• Relocation assistance
• Casual dress code and flexible work culture
• Supportive, people‑first leadership
• Emphasis on work‑life balance
• Clear career pathways and professional development
• Stable, well‑funded environment with long‑term job security
• Collaborative team environment where your expertise influences real decisions

You will be part of a high‑performing infrastructure and mainframe engineering group supporting large‑scale Z/OS environments. This is a role where technical mastery, initiative, and problem‑solving are rewarded.

This employer is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable workplace and provides reasonable accommodations upon request.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

Location: Albany, NY

Salary: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 (USD)