Full-Time

Expert Mainframe Systems Programmer-CICS

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Ensono

Ensono

1,001-5,000 employees

IT transformation and cloud migration services

Consulting
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$100k - $183kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Grant

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
IT Project Management
System Administration
IT & Security
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree required and/or equivalent work experience.
  • 5+ years experience on the zSeries (mainframe) platform including “hands on” technical experience (installation and maintenance of products) related to CICS TS and OEM product support.
  • Thorough working knowledge of the capabilities and use of CICS TS and installation and tailoring of CICS TS and as well as CICS TS related OEM products.
  • Thorough working knowledge and experience with the use of IBM’s SMP/E.
  • Strong analytical skills and understanding of CICS TS concepts, configuration and tailoring.
  • Thorough working knowledge of products used to monitor performance of CICS TS regions.
Responsibilities
  • Fulfill customer service orders (CSOs) for mainframe z/OS customers in a timely manner as they pertain to CICS TS and related OEM software products.
  • Provide primary support for reported problems related to CICS TS and related OEM software products.
  • Provide support on 24 x 7 x 365 basis and in multiple time zones.
  • Follow procedures for installing OEM software products efficiently and according to best practices and Ensono standards (for productivity/scalability purposes).
  • Work with members of other functional towers in preparing customer partitions for regular (approximately once per year) operating system upgrade process via a checklist of proactive actions.
  • Provide key support for customer migration services (new customer transitions) as they pertain to CICS TS and related OEM software products.
  • Assist the assigned project manager in the migration of newly acquired customers such that all technical hurdles are addressed in a timely manner and do not impede the expected progress of the transition nor the targeted migration date.
  • In joint cooperation with the Disaster Recovery Services, successfully execute tasks associated with any given customer’s disaster recovery plans.
  • Adhere to a schedule that efficiently manages resources and allows timely implementations.
  • Follow ITSM change control procedures: Implementing vendor product specific corrections (“fixes”) and Upgrading, maintaining, enhancing or providing new options to applicable z/OS products within any given customer partition.
Desired Qualifications
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently.
  • Must be able to multi-task and work under short deadlines and in high pressure situations.
  • Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentations)
  • Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently.

Ensono provides IT transformation services to help businesses modernize their IT infrastructure and migrate to cloud services. Their offerings include mainframe to cloud migration, application and data modernization, data center consolidation, and cloud engineering services. These services enable clients to improve efficiency and agility in their operations. Ensono's business model focuses on managed services and consulting, allowing clients to offload non-core IT tasks and concentrate on their main business activities. This approach ensures that clients' IT systems remain stable, scalable, and secure. Ensono differentiates itself by positioning as a partner in digital transformation, aiming to enhance client experiences by maximizing the potential of their data and cloud capabilities. The company's goal is to support large enterprises and organizations in achieving economic efficiencies and adopting agile operating models.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1969

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for hybrid cloud solutions aligns with Ensono's expertise.
  • Mainframe modernization interest supports Ensono's service offerings.
  • Acquisition of Amido boosts Ensono's cloud-native technology capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • Leadership changes may disrupt strategic continuity at Ensono.
  • Amido acquisition could lead to integration challenges within Ensono.
  • Over-reliance on Microsoft Azure may limit Ensono's flexibility.

What makes Ensono unique

  • Ensono specializes in hybrid IT, balancing on-premises and cloud environments.
  • The company excels in mainframe modernization, integrating legacy systems with cloud platforms.
  • Ensono's intelligent governance platform enhances data governance and compliance capabilities.

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Benefits

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Maternity Leave

Paternity Leave

Sabbatical Leave

Wellness Program

Flexible Work Hours

Fertility Treatment Support