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Full-Time

Systems Programmer

MF Hardware Configuration

Posted on 6/27/2024

Ensono

Ensono

1,001-5,000 employees

IT transformation and cloud migration services

Consulting
Energy

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Hardware Engineering
System Hardware Engineering
Required Skills
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • 5 years experience working within a z/OS environment supporting Tape, DASD, CPU, and other mainframe hardware equipment.
  • Experience creating HCD and IOCP for zOS, zVM, and zVSE in a complex, geographically dispersed multi data center environment.
  • Be able to support multiple client hardware upgrades and data center migrations.
  • Senior level familiarity with Z Series HMC and support element.
  • Ability to lead new customer hardware migrations and current client hardware upgrades with little direction.
  • Above average understanding of the network connectivity requirements for the mainframe, DASD and Tape subsystem HMCs.
  • Ability to interact with account management and project managers.
  • Experience interacting with vendors and geographically disperse Data Center support staff and implementation teams.
  • Strong analytical, problem definition, and problem resolution skills.
  • Able to follow multiple ITSM processes and procedures.
  • Good familiarity with Excel, Visio and MS Project or their equivalent.
  • Ability to evaluate proposed architecture for supportability prior to sharing with clients.
  • Above average knowledge of the z/OS operating system.
  • Familiarity with tape and DASD replication methodologies for various mainframe vendors.
  • Build and maintain mainframe DR configurations for multiple clients at multiple different Recovery Facilities.
  • Participate in Disaster Recovery Tests.
  • Familiarity with data encryption technologies on the mainframe.
  • Familiarity with Putty.
  • Ability to mentor and train Jr. Hardware Configuration team members.
  • Knowledge of z/VM or z/Linux considered a plus.
Responsibilities
  • Define (GEN) mainframe equipment to be connected to Mainframe CPU
  • Support existing mainframe equipment for functionality, break/fix, and upgrades
  • Evaluate client systems for migrating into Ensono data centers
  • Evaluate proposed solutions for supportability

Ensono provides IT transformation services to help businesses modernize their technology infrastructure and migrate to cloud services. Their offerings include mainframe to cloud migration, application and data modernization, data center consolidation, and cloud engineering services. By managing non-core IT tasks, Ensono allows clients to focus on their primary business activities while ensuring their IT systems are stable, scalable, and secure. This approach helps clients achieve economic efficiencies and adopt agile operating models. Ensono differentiates itself by positioning as a partner in digital transformation, aiming to enhance client experiences through improved data and cloud capabilities. The company's goal is to support large enterprises and organizations in optimizing their IT operations for better efficiency and agility.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1969

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Ensono's strategic acquisitions, such as Amido and AndPlus, expand its capabilities in cloud-native consultancy and data engineering, enhancing its service offerings.
  • Recognition through awards like the 2023 Excellence in Breakthrough Award by Dell Technologies highlights Ensono's industry leadership and innovation.
  • The appointment of experienced leaders like Veena Khandke for India operations indicates a commitment to global expansion and operational excellence.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape of IT transformation services is crowded, requiring Ensono to continuously innovate to maintain its market position.
  • High dependency on partnerships, such as with Microsoft Azure, could pose risks if these relationships were to weaken or dissolve.

What makes Ensono unique

  • Ensono's expertise in mainframe to cloud migration sets it apart in the IT transformation market, offering specialized services that many competitors lack.
  • The company's strong partnership with Microsoft Azure, evidenced by its consecutive renewals as an Azure Expert Managed Services Provider, underscores its credibility and reliability.
  • Ensono's focus on continuous optimization through solutions like Ensono Envision® Advisor provides clients with ongoing value beyond initial transformation projects.
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