Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer - z/OS

Ensono

2d • $85,000 - $148,000

About The Position

The Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer provides support for on-going projects that require the installation, testing, and implementation of new z/OS operating systems and other ‘system’ software. Also, the Maintenance and debugging of systems software. Monitoring and tuning of systems software. Functional knowledge, use of z/OS components and 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Ability to support in solving problems and implementing changes on z/OS environments.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level