Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer – Storage

Ensono

. Administer, configure, and install mainframe storage infrastructure .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $85,000 - $148,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in administering and configuring mainframe storage infrastructure, including DASD and tape storage management, disaster recovery planning, and data migration. Proficient in mentoring team members and providing customer support while managing multiple projects concurrently.

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IBM Storage Software ExpertiseDisaster Recovery PlanningDASD Hardware ConfigurationTape Storage AdministrationProblem Resolution Skills

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Hard Skills

DASD AdministrationTape Storage ManagementData MigrationVolume RecoveryBackup Job ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisPerformance AnalysisCatalog Structures KnowledgeResource Sharing ExpertiseData Center Migration

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsMentoringCustomer InteractionProject ManagementProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

IBM Copy Services ManagerGlobal MirroringCA-1MIMTapeDell/EMCRMMTLMSGRSTapecopySMF

Industry Keywords

GDPRDisaster RecoveryLPAR SysplexesStorage InfrastructureData Protection

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer, configure, and install mainframe storage infrastructure
Provide DASD and tape storage administration support for customers
Manage storage pools for multiple customers and LPARs
Perform problem diagnostics and resolution
Create and oversee daily, weekly, and monthly backup jobs
Participate in data center migration projects using multiple methodologies
Perform data and volume recovery
Perform data migrations between storage frames for existing customers
Participate in Disaster Recovery tests
Interact with account management, customers, and hardware/software vendors
Mentor and train Storage team members
Perform software and hardware refreshes, customer migrations, and daily customer support
Support tape, virtual tape, encryption, and replication for backup and disaster recovery capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 10 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; relevant work experience will be considered in place of a bachelor’s degree
Strong analytical, problem resolution and root cause analysis skills
Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently
Ability to analyze performance on DASD and tape subsystems
Extensive skills with IBM storage software including IBM Copy Services Manager/Global Mirroring, SMS, HSM, IDCAMS, and DFDSS
Experience in preparing and implementing Disaster Recovery plans
Expert knowledge of catalog structures, LPAR sysplexes, and resource sharing
Extensive knowledge of DASD hardware configurations incorporating replication
Extensive skills with IBM and Oracle/STK tape hardware and software
Extensive skills with CA-1 and MIMTape
Functional skills with Dell/EMC
Functional skills with RMM, TLMS, GRS, Tapecopy, and SMF
Knowledge of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, depending on eligibility
Equity grant under the Associate Equity Appreciation Program, depending on eligibility
Option to work from home or in Ensono offices when not required at a client site