[Hiring] Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer @Ensono

Role Description

The Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer provides support for ongoing projects that require the installation, testing, and implementation of new z/OS operating systems and other system software. Responsibilities include:

• Maintenance and debugging of systems software
• Monitoring and tuning of systems software
• Functional knowledge and use of z/OS components
• 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.

What You Will Do:

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

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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Unlimited Paid Days Off
• Three health plan options
• 401k with company match
• Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts
• Family Forming Benefit including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement
• Paid childbearing and paternal leave
• Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding
• Sabbatical leave
• Wellness program
• Flexible work schedule