Mainframe Systems Programmer - Hardware

About the role and what you’ll be doing

As the Senior Solution Delivery Architect, you will be responsible for configuration of mainframe hardware equipment such as HCD, IOGEN, and IOCP. During new client migrations, you will be the point person for configuring client environments within Ensono data centers to mimic existing client environments. You will serve as an escalation point for mainframe hardware issues such as failed Tape Drives, offline devices, and Call Home.

You will coordinate and apply hardware MES’s. To support hardware lifecycle activities, you will upgrade existing client hardware including Mainframe CPUs, DASD, and Tape.

• Define (GEN) mainframe equipment to be connected to Mainframe CPU
• Support existing mainframe equipment for functionality, break/fix, and upgrades
• Evaluate proposed solutions for supportability
• Evaluate client systems for migrating into Ensono data centers

• 7 years experience working within a z/OS environment supporting Tape, DASD, CPU, and other mainframe hardware equipment.
• Experience creating HCD and IOCP for z/OS, zVM, and zVSE in a complex, geographically dispersed multi‑data‑center environment.
• Ability 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 dispersed 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.
• Design hardware solutions to meet client and business requirements.
• 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 junior Hardware Configuration team members.
• Knowledge of z/VM or z/Linux considered a plus.

• Unlimited Paid Days Off
• Three health plan options
• 401(k) with company match
• Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts
• Family Forming Benefit including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement
• Paid childbearing and paternal leave
• Education reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding
• Sabbatical leave
• 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.

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As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this role is $102,000 to $148,000 annually based on a full‑time schedule. In addition to base salary, other compensation programs, depending on eligibility, include an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, and an equity grant under our Associate Equity Appreciation Program.

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