Mainframe Systems Programmer - Network

About the role

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, COLLABORATION, CURIOSITY, PASSION

Role Summary

The Mainframe Systems Programmer plans, installs, tests, administers, maintains, updates and implements VTAM, TCPIP, FTP, SFTP, and mainframe network related software. Diagnoses, resolves, and documents system problems. Supports client mainframe Network environments and participates in client discussions as needed.

What You Will Do:

- Responsible for IT mainframe Network systems programming and general product support including configuring interfaces to other subsystems.

- Plans, coordinates, installs, configures, tests, administers, maintains, updates, implements, tracks changes and/or provides corrective maintenance to mainframe Network-related software.

- Diagnoses, resolves, and documents mainframe Network-related problems.

- Adheres to ITIL, Change and Problem Management process.

- Effectively communicates with software suppliers, peers, clients and Leadership.

- Maintains current software and products by ensuring system availability and performance in accordance with service agreements.

- Monitors and reports on system/product performance, reliability and consistency.

- Increases efficiency through automation and/or template utilization as appropriate.

- Review and seek out cost reductions, efficiency improvements and better methods to support applicable technology environments.

- Keeps informed of latest industry, trends, products, services with relevant existing and emerging technologies.

- Trains and communicates with Associates and Clients for new upgrades and products.

- Assists Client applications with problem determination and problem solving

- Mainframe Network System Programmer responsibilities are determined by departmental need and may include partial support of technology silos related to several areas such as:

- Operating systems z/OS, Z/VM, Z/Linux

- Network systems, CICS, MQ, Netview, Netmaster, TCP/IP, VTAM, NDM, FTP, EE, CA/Spool, LRS VPS/DRS, InfoPrint, JQP, XPTR, Connect:Direct, XCOM

- Capacity Planning/Performance processor, Networks and storage

- Third Party software tools

- Automated Operations systems AF Operator, OPS/MVS, UNICENTER

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. If you do not meet all of the Preferred Qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.