Position Summary

The Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer provides support for on-going projects that require the installation, testing, and implementation of new operating systems and other ’system’ software. Also, the Maintenance and debugging of systems software.. Functional knowledge, use of z/OS components and detailed knowledge of support products such as tape management, scheduling, security, monitoring systems, etc.

Key Areas of Focus for this Role

• Backup and recovery processes and tools
• Troubleshoot performance issues and query tuning concepts
• Identify and troubleshoot databases issues with high priority.
• Troubleshoot job failures and work with Operations as required.
• Monitor the systems for any unusual activities and restrictive states and check the logs periodically for any issues.
• Refresh Dev/Test systems with prod backup images as requested.
• Off Hours Support as required.
• Participate in Oncall Schedule.
• Team lead for zOS – Assist/Lead the zOS system programming team.

What the Ideal Candidate Brings to this Role

Required Qualifications help to assure new Associates are set up for success in their role with Ensono. To be considered for this career opportunity, it is important that you meet all Required Qualifications. Candidates that may meet some, but not all, Other Qualifications are still encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of related experience
• Bachelor’s degree required and/or equivalent work experience
• Knowledge of zOS DB2 platforms
• Ability to perform and lead complex projects
• Experience with report and output management software, specifically $AVRS.
• Experience with ISIS/PPFA/OGL for AFP form definition creation.
• Experience with installation and maintaining zOS
• Experience with parallel sysplex

Other Qualifications

• Ability to perform skill set of a Mainframe System Programmer
• Working in a collaborative multi client Environment.
• Ability to mentor and show leadership qualities

Why Ensono?

Ensono is a place we unleash Associates to Do Great Things – for our clients and for your career. This could mean achieving a professional goal, collaborating with your team on an innovative idea, learning a new skill, reaching a wellness milestone, or engaging in your community through volunteer programs. Whatever it means to you, we want Ensono to be the place where you can do great things.

• We value flexibility and work-life balance. Positions that are not required to be onsite to support a client may offer the ability to work remotely or hybrid at an Ensono office location.
• Unlimited Paid Day Off (PDO) Plan
• Two robust health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts
• Depending on location, ability to take advantage of fitness centers
• Wellness program
• Flexible work schedule

Ensono is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment to our Associates and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

Pay transparency nondiscrimination statement/posting OFCCP’s pay transparency policy can be found on OFCCP’s website.

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