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Ensono Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer – z/VSE in Chicago, Illinois
Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer – z/VSERemote - United StatesJR010189
Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer – z/VSE
At Ensono, our Purpose is to be a relentless ally, disrupting the status quo and unleashing our clients to Do Great Things ! We enable our clients to achieve key business outcomes that reshape how our world runs. As an expert technology adviser and managed service provider with cross-platform certifications, Ensono empowers our clients to keep up with continuous change and embrace innovation.
We can Do Great Things because we have great Associates. The Ensono Core Values unify our diverse talents and are woven into how we do business.Honesty, reliability, curiosity, collaboration, and passionare thekeyto achieving our purpose.
About the role and what you’ll be doing:
The z/VSE Mainframe Systems Programmer will provide support for on-going project that require the installation, testing, and implementation of new z/VSE operating systems and other ‘system’ software. They are self-starters and provide mentoring for day-to-day activities while maintaining on-going projects that may include installation, maintenance, testing, debugging, procedural documentation for their areas of expertise. Research and evaluation of new software and hardware products, assisting team members and other areas with technical questions and problem resolution. Monitoring and tuning of systems software.
They require in-depth knowledge of z/VSE components such as POWER with knowledge on setup/configuration. Detailed knowledge of support products such as FAQS, Condor, CA DYNAM, Velocity z/VPS, VTAM, TCP/IP, PRSM, EPIC DASD and TAPE management, VTS, security, monitoring systems, experience of running z/VSE in both LPAR and under z/VM, etc. Experience installing IDMS and CICS is also desired.
Key Areas of Focus for this Role
Provide thought leadership within the Global Technical Systems Business Unit
Provides Technical support for hardware and software solutions
Possess communication skills to participate in client/team/Business unit meetings as well as providing documentation for client operational meetings
Enhance the performance of others through mentoring and guiding
Keep abreast of changes in the standards, technologies or methodologies
Update weekly SW dashboards/scorecards
Provide risk assessment and risk management
Review assignments for accuracy and quality where applicable
Facilitate and coordinate of software releases/upgrades or large projects
Collaborate with other departments, teams, and clients
Adhere to completion of personnel, departmental, and company goals
Upgrade/maintain multiple z/VSE operating systems across diverse environments
Upgrade/maintain additional third-party products
z/VSE tuning for capacity and throughput
On-call 24 x 7 rotation for z/VSE support
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 year experience
Fluent in VSE JCL and ability to advise application teams on JCL issues
Installation and administration knowledge of ISV and IBM z/VSE software
Microsoft Office skills
Knowledge of application environments including RPG, COBOL, Assembler, and REXX
Experience with IBM Z hardware and general networking concepts
Working knowledge of using z/VM including CP and CMS
What will set you apart:
Experience in one or multiple IT silos
Track record of z/VSE Support
Why Ensono?
Ensono is a place to make better happen – for our clients and for your career. You can do great things through innovation or collaboration, by learning or volunteering, or to promote diversity and inclusion. You can do great things for your own health or for a healthier planet. Whatever it means to you to do great things we want Ensono to be the place you can do it.
We are a client-facing business, but we do encourage clients to allow us to work remotely most of the time so if you are not required to be on client site, you can choose to work from home or in our Ensono offices.
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