Senior z/OS Mainframe Systems Programmer - Remote

Ensono; Downers Grove (IL); Remote; USD 85,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited paid time off

Health plan options

401k with company match

Education reimbursement

Sabbatical leave

Job summary

Ensono seeks a Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer to install, test, and implement new z/OS operating systems and system software. You will maintain and tune systems, with expertise in z/OS components, tape management, and related products. This is not an applications programming position.

The role includes on-call participation, incident resolution, and collaboration with vendors. A strong background in z/OS tools and Unix Services is required, along with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of mainframe experience in a large enterprise
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Knowledge of z/OS and installation/maintenance including SMP/E
• Experience with TSO/ISPF, SDSF, JCL
• USS file system management and security
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and resolve incidents quickly

Responsibilities

• Participate in on-call schedule
• Incident and problem resolution
• Configuration and parameter setup
• Vendor communication and project participation
• Support and customize z/OS and related products
• TSO/ISPF, SDSF, and JCL usage on a daily basis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving tasks

Skills

z/OS knowledge

TSO/ISPF

JES2

SDSF

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Stress resilience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

TSO/ISPF

SDSF

JCL

Unix System Services (USS)

Job description

Ensono seeks a Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer to install, test, and implement new z/OS operating systems and system software. You will maintain and tune systems, with expertise in z/OS components, tape management, and related products. This is not an applications programming position.

The role includes on-call participation, incident resolution, and collaboration with vendors. A strong background in z/OS tools and Unix Services is required, along with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.