Mainframe Programmer

Olympus Solutions Inc.•Arlington, VA

2h•$90,000 - $105,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Olympus Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Full-Time, highly motivated Mainframe Programmer with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to join our fast-growing team. In this role, you will support the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Infrastructure Support Services (ISS) program by managing large-scale mainframe storage systems, ensuring disaster recovery readiness, and performing system programming and hardware upgrades. This is a hybrid position located in Arlington, VA.

Requirements

5–7 years of relevant experience; bachelor’s degree preferred.
Strong expertise in z/OS mainframe storage management (DASD, EMC DLm, DFSMS).
Experience with storage hardware and software upgrades and migrations.
Proven capabilities in disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution.
Proficiency with storage tools including CA 1, CA Vantage, FDR/ABR, and EMC Mainframe Enabler Suite.
Strong documentation skills and ability to work independently.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Nice To Haves

System Managed Storage (SMS): Expertise with IBM’s SMS concepts, policies, and best practices; experience designing, implementing, and maintaining SMS configurations including datasets, storage groups, and class assignments.
Mainframe Automation: Proficiency automating operational processes using IBM System Automation, REXX, CLIST, or equivalent; experience developing and maintaining scripts that improve efficiency and reliability; familiarity with job scheduling and batch automation.
Disaster Recovery Strategy and Planning: Demonstrated history of developing, testing, and executing mainframe DR strategies; experience with backup and restore procedures for critical applications and data; knowledge of GDPS (Geographically Dispersed Parallel Sysplex) or similar frameworks.
Performance Monitoring and Tuning: Strong experience monitoring, diagnosing, and tuning mainframe systems using RMF, OMEGAMON, or similar tools; ability to identify bottlenecks, analyze capacity, and ensure systems perform within SLA requirements.
Technical Documentation: Skilled in creating system diagrams, process workflows, operational guides, and incident logs, and conveying complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
Familiarity with additional mainframe technologies such as CICS, DB2, COBOL, JCL, and VSAM.
Experience in regulated industries or high-availability IT environments.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate within cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

Manage 16TB of z/OS disk storage and EMC DLm tape data, including DASD backups, monitoring, allocation, and dataset management.
Administer storage software and tools such as CA 1, CA Vantage, CA Vtape, FDR/ABR, FATS/FATAR, and EMC Mainframe Enabler Suite; maintain z/OS (v2.2 and v2.4).
Lead mainframe storage hardware upgrades (e.g., DLm2500, Data Domain 6400, VMAX-to-PMAX migrations).
Oversee Disaster Recovery processes, including testing, documentation, and live recovery operations consistent with FDIC and audit requirements.
Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and technical documentation for storage and disaster recovery operations.
Provide on-call support for mainframe storage operations and issue resolution.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision — Comprehensive health benefits for employees and their families.
Work-Life Balance — A paid time off plan and a culture that values balance, accountability, and personal well-being.
Career Development — Career-building opportunities, professional development, and support for training and certifications.
Financial Security — A 401(k) plan with a discretionary company match and no waiting period before enrollment.
Referral Bonuses — Eligibility for referral bonuses for qualified new-hire and business development referrals.

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