Ensono

Mainframe Systems Programmer - Storage

Ensono$65K — $126K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of relevant experience; a bachelor's degree can be substituted with work experience.
  • Strong analytical and problem-resolution expertise.
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects effectively.
  • Proficient in performance analysis of DASD and tape subsystems.
  • Extensive proficiency with IBM storage software e.g. Copy Services Manager.
  • Experience with crafting and executing Disaster Recovery plans.
  • In-depth knowledge of catalog structures and LPAR sysplexes.

Responsibilities

  • Administer DASD and tape storage for customers.
  • Manage storage pools across multiple customers and LPARs.
  • Diagnose and resolve technical problems.
  • Schedule and oversee backups on a regular basis.
  • Participate in Data Center migration projects.
  • Execute data and volume recovery processes.
  • Facilitate data migrations between storage frameworks.

Benefits

  • Unlimited Paid Days Off
  • Three health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • 401k with company match
  • Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave, and Sabbatical Leave
  • Education Reimbursement and Student Loan Assistance
  • Enhanced fertility coverage
  • Flexible work schedule
Full Job Description
The responsible individual will work on storage infrastructure administration, configuration, and installation. This encompasses DASD, tape, virtual tape, encryption, and replication for backup and DR capabilities. The associate will perform software and hardware refreshes, customer migrations and daily customer support.

Key Areas of Focus for this Role
• Provide DASD and tape storage administration support for our customers.
• Manage storage pools for multiple customers and LPARs.
• Perform problem diagnostics and resolution.
• Create and oversee jobs for daily, weekly, and monthly backups.
• 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 and with our customers.
• Interact with hardware and software vendors as required.
• Mentor and train Storage team members.

What the Ideal Candidate Brings to this Role

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
  • A minimum of 5 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, MIMTape.
  • Functional skills with Dell/EMC.
  • Functional skills with RMM, TLMS, GRS, Tapecopy, and SMF.

Some of our benefits include:
• Unlimited Paid Days Off
• Three health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• 401k with company match
• Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts
• Paid Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, and Sabbatical Leave
• Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding
• Enhanced fertility coverage
• Wellness program
• Flexible work schedule
• Depending on location, ability to take advantage of fitness centers

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this role is $65,000 to $126,000 annually based on a full-time 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, 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.

About Ensono

Ensono is a hybrid IT services provider that helps clients transform their IT infrastructure, operations and service delivery to improve business agility, accelerate growth and optimize their IT expense management. Ensono delivers technology solutions across all platforms and for all types of IT environments, helping clients to drive innovation and enhance their customer experiences. The company has over 2,000 associates and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with operations in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Learn more about Ensono
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$20 million
Founded
2000
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$550 million

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