Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer - Zvm

Ensono

Remote
$85,000 to $148,000 annually; bonus plan based on ...
Fully remote
Z/vm systems management
Storage management
System backup/restore
Ensono is seeking a Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer with extensive experience in z/VM systems management to ensure the stability and efficiency of their operating systems. This fully remote position requires a mix of technical proficiency and collaborative skills to optimize system performance across multiple client environments

Job Summary

  • Ensures the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of information systems by monitoring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing assigned operating systems.
  • Manages z/VM systems including software, availability, network, capacity, performance, storage, and directory/security in a collaborative multi-client environment.
  • The role involves supporting multiple annual Disaster Recovery exercises and mentoring junior team members.

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Ensono is seeking a Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer with extensive experience in z/VM systems management to ensure the stability and efficiency of their operating systems. This fully remote position requires a mix of technical proficiency and collaborative skills to optimize system performance across multiple client environments.

Salary

$85,000 to $148,000 annually; Bonus plan based on company and individual performance, equity grant; Unlimited Paid Days Off, three health plan options, 401k with company match, dental, vision, disability, life, AD&D, FSA, paid leave, education reimbursement, fertility coverage, wellness program, flexible work schedule

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • z/VM systems management
  • storage management
  • system backup/restore
  • disaster recovery planning
  • incident and change management
  • performance and quality metrics
  • Linux on IBM Z support
  • z/VSE support
  • CMS support
  • z/OS support
  • virtual machine provisioning
  • system network configuration
  • TCP/IP and VSWITCH
  • mentoring junior team members

Nice-to-have

  • Velocity Performance Suite knowledge
  • Broadcom/CA VM:Manager knowledge
  • IBM Dirmaint knowledge
  • IBM RACF knowledge
  • ServiceNow familiarity
  • tape encryption
  • OSA-ICC, RSCS, VTAM experience
  • z/VSE, Linux on IBM Z platforms

Key Requirements

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience
  • Ability to upgrade and maintain z/VM using VMSES
  • Install/administer z/VM related ISV products
  • Working knowledge of managing z/VM security with VM:Secure and RACF
  • z/VM performance/capacity tuning & reporting experience
  • Experience with Installation and implementation of SSI
  • Experience with storage administration, DFSMS/VM, and virtual tape
  • Experience supporting z/VM workloads (Linux on IBM Z, VSEn and z/VSE, CMS, z/OS)
  • Ability to provision and manage virtual machines
  • System network design and configuration (OSA, TCP/IP, VSWITCH)
  • Storage management, system backup/restore, tape encryption, disaster recovery planning
  • Support Incident and Change Management processes
  • Provide metrics tracking operational performance and quality of services delivered
  • Assist Data Center Operations to ensure SLAs are met
  • Coordinate system modifications with IT and business unit managers
  • Support multiple annual Disaster Recovery exercises
  • Mentor junior team members

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