Sr Mainframe Systems Programmer
About The Position
This is a remote position involving close collaboration with a small, specialized technical team supporting the CFIUS data center in Somerset, New Jersey, which services OSS Classic (fTelcordia) products. We are looking for an experienced Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer to join our z/OS platform software development data center team in the USA. In this role, you will serve as the primary storage subject matter expert, responsible for the administration, security, performance, and availability of our enterprise storage infrastructure — including IBM DS8000 storage systems, TS7700 virtual tape environments, data lifecycle management, encryption, and backup solutions. This position also includes keeping current support of miscellaneous third-party software products and assisting with other systems support activities as needed. Some travel to our data center in Somerset, New Jersey is required, along with occasional availability outside standard working hours (approximately twice a month).
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- At least 7 years of hands-on z/OS experience with expertise in IBM storage management
- Strong expertise in: DFSMS, DFSMShsm (HSM), ISMF, z/OS Storage Management, Storage Encryption Technologies, GKLM/ISKLM, CA 1 Tape Management
- Hands-on HW experience with: IBM DS8884 and DS8910F, IBM TS7760, IBM TS3000, IBM TS3500
- Proven experience with storage replication and business continuity solutions
- Demonstrated experience administering CA/Broadcom storage management products
- Strong knowledge of physical storage hardware, FICON, and SAN environments
- Effective communication, documentation, and independent problem-solving skills
- Ability to research independently with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
Nice To Haves
- IBM Storage or Mainframe certifications
- Experience with large-scale enterprise storage environments
- Prior experience supporting third party software (e.g., SAS, FOCUS, Syncsort, IOF) is a plus
- IBM Storage or Mainframe certifications are a plus
Responsibilities
- Administer and support IBM z16 storage environments running z/OS
- Manage and maintain DFSMS, DFSMShsm (HSM), and ISMF storage management functions
- Configure and support IBM DS8884, DS8910F, TS7700, TS3000, and TS3500 storage platforms
- Administer GKLM (Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager) encryption
- Manage storage capacity, performance tuning, backup, and recovery processes
- Maintain HSM migration, backup, recall, and recovery policies
- Administer and support the CA/Broadcom CA 1 Tape Management product
- Perform troubleshooting of storage hardware, FICON, and SAN infrastructure
- Perform regularly scheduled semi-monthly system backups
- Must be available to work outside of standard working hours to support and troubleshoot as needed (approximately twice a month)
- Ability to travel to data center located in Somerset, New Jersey for on-site work as needed
Benefits
- Choice of three medical plan options
- Dental plan option
- Company credits towards medical and dental premiums
- 401(k) Plan with automatic 3% company contribution
- 401(k) matching $1 for $1 on the first 3% of eligible pay, plus 50 cents on every $1 on the next 2% of eligible pay
- Company credits for basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage
- Company credits for short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan
- 15 days of accrued vacation
- Up to 3 personal days per year
- 11 annual holidays
- 8 hours of volunteer time
- 80 hours of sick time annually
- Up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave
- 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay
- Financial wellness programs
- Educational assistance
- Matching gifts
- Recognition programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
