Mainframe Systems Programmer – zOS
Dover, Kent County, Delaware, 19904, USA
Listed on 2026-05-21
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IT/Tech
Systems Engineer, IT Consultant, IT Support, Systems Administrator
Overview
Mainframe Systems Programmer – zOSRemote - United States JR013482
Position Summary
The Mainframe Systems Programmer provides support for on-going projects that require the installation, testing, and implementation of new z/OS operating systems and other ‘system’ software. Also, the Maintenance and debugging of systems software. Monitoring and tuning of systems software. Functional knowledge, use of z/OS components and detailed knowledge of support products such as tape management, scheduling, security, monitoring systems, and other z/OS supporting systems software.
Note:
This is not an Applications Programming position.
- Participate in On-call Schedule.
- Incident / Problem resolution
- z/OS & Tools your main tasks are related to:
Incident, change and problem handling. - Configuration and customization.
- Setup of parameters.
- Communication with vendors.
- Participation/contribution to technical projects.
- Solid understanding of z/OS and related product software z/OS.
- PARMLIB configuration and JES2 customization.
- Ability to support in solving problems and implementing changes on z/OS environments.
- Working knowledge of TSO/ISPF, SDSF, JCL.
- Good written and verbal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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 5+ years of experience as a Mainframe Systems z/OS Systems Programmer within a large enterprise or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Bachelor’s degree required and/or equivalent work experience
- Knowledge and understanding of z/OS and z/OS installation and maintenance including SMP/E.
- Working knowledge of TSO/ISPF, SDSF, JCL.
- Working knowledge of Unix System Services (USS)
- Working knowledge of Unix System Services (USS) file system management and security
- Ability to work well as a team member.
- Stress resistant in case of Major Incident- and/or emergency situations.
- Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Customer Service skills at management level
- Good collaboration and teamwork skills
- Must be self-motivated.
- Strong analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities.
- Good planning and organizational skills.
- Initiative and good learning abilities.
- Ability to perform skill set of a Mainframe System Programmer
- Ability to perform moderately complex ISV installations
- Knowledgeable in z/OS security.
- Knowledgeable in z/OS systems programming functions.
- Understand z/OS services structure, Parallel Sysplex, Catalog management.
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.
Benefits- Unlimited Paid Days Off
- Three health plan options
- 401k 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
As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this role is $65,000 to $123,000 salary, based on a fulltime 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,…
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