Systems Programmer - z/OS

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. These five traits are the key to achieving our purpose: Honesty, Reliability, Curiosity, Collaboration, and Passion.

About the role and what you'll be doing: 

The Expert Solution Delivery Architect will be engaged on the transition from client’s in-house IT into Ensono’s support.  Will participate in Knowledge Transfer with clients and assist in documentation creation.  Upgrading or applying maintenance to z/OS and ISV products during migration will be required.  Engaging in shadowing of client engineers and assisting the transition of services to Ensono engineers will be primary job responsibility.  Associate will support new clients during migration and then transition support to steady state teams and disengage.  The Expert Solution Delivery Architect supporting z/OS for the Transition Team may be engaged in more than one migration simultaneously. 

• Will be responsible for upgrades of a clients mainframe software. 

• Learn client environments as they transition into Ensono

• Help transition support of client environment to Ensono Steady State teams

• Attend client meetings to understand environment

• Address issues as they arise during client migration.

• Must be self-motivated and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 

• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills 

• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills 

• Technical knowledge across multiple Mainframe teams 

• Should be familiar and perform Sysplex activities 

• Strong communication skills to liaise with cross-functional teams as well as provide guidance to junior team members. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel to a level of creating documents which can be shared with clients

We want all new Associates to succeed in their roles at Ensono. That's why we've outlined the job requirements below. To be considered for this role, it's important that you meet all Required Qualifications. 

Required Qualifications

• Minimal Requirements include 12+ years of experience working within a z/OS environment. 

• Familiarity with mainframe functional areas such as z/OS Operating System, Storage, Databases, CICS, and Disaster Recovery concepts. 

• Technical implementation skills required for z/OS Operating System, Parallel Sysplex,  and  related ISV software products on the z/OS platform. 

• This includes experience with SMP/E, including base installation and maintenance application.   Proficiency in interacting with ISV vendors, problem determination and resolution for the products identified above. 

• ISV products include, but are not limited to Sysview, Vanguard, Tivoli Asset Discovery for z/OS, and OPSMVS .    

• Ability to host meetings and conference calls.  Must be self-motivated and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel to a level of creating documents which can be shared with clients.   

• Ability to perform and lead complex projects

• Ability to mentor less senior associates

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 a client site, you can choose to work from home or in our Ensono offices.

Some of our benefits include:

• Unlimited Paid Days Off

• Three health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield

• 401k with company match

• Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts

• Paid Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, and Sabbatical Leave

• Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding

• Enhanced fertility coverage

• Wellness program

• Depending on location, ability to take advantage of fitness centers

• Flexible work schedule

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this role is $100,000 to $150,000 annually based on a full-time schedule. Please note that placement in the range may vary based on numerous factors including but not limited to skills, experience, internal equity, and business needs. In addition to base salary, other compensation programs, depending on eligibility, include an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance plan, and an equity grant under our Associate Equity Appreciation Program.

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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