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Your responsibilities also include monitoring and on call support for the software, research and evaluation of new software, assisting team members and other areas with technical questions and problem resolution. \nYou will have 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.\nNote: This is not an Applications Programming position.\nKey Areas of Focus for this Role\nParticipate in On-call Schedule\nIncident / Problem resolution\nz/OS & Tools your main tasks are related to: \nIncident, change and problem handling. \nConfiguration and customization. \nSetup of parameters. \nCommunication with vendors. \nParticipation/contribution to technical projects. \nSolid understanding of z/OS and related product software z/OS. \nAbility to support in solving problems and implementing changes.\nWorking knowledge of TSO/ISPF, SDSF, JCL.\nGood written and verbal skills.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\nWhat the Ideal Candidate Brings to this Role\nRequired 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.\nRequired Qualifications\nMinimum of 5+ years of experience within a mainframe environment within a large enterprise or equivalent combination of education and experience\nBachelor’s degree required and/or equivalent work experience\nKnowledge and understanding of z/OS and z/OS installation and maintenance including SMP/E.\nStrong knowledge of TSO/ISPF, SDSF, JCL.\nStrong knowledge of Unix System Services (USS)\nStrong knowledge of Unix System Services (USS) file system management and security\nAbility to perform skill set of a Mainframe System Programmer\nAbility to perform moderately complex ISV installations\nAbility to work well as a team member. \nStress resistant in case of Major Incident- and/or emergency situations. \nGood interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills\nCustomer Service skills at management level\nGood collaboration and teamwork skills\nMust be self-motivated.\nStrong analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities. \nGood planning and organizational skills. \nInitiative and good learning abilities. \nGood to Have\nKnowledgeable in z/OS security.\nKnowledgeable in z/OS systems programming functions.\nUnderstand z/OS services structure, Parallel Sysplex, Catalog management.\nWhy Ensono? \nEnsono 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. \nWe 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. \n\nSome of our benefits include: \nUnlimited Paid Days Off \nThree health plan options \n401k with company match \nEligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts \nFamily Forming Benefit including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement \nPaid childbearing and paternal leave \nEducation Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding \nSabbatical leave \nWellness program \nFlexible work schedule \nAs of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this role is $85,000 to $148,000 salary, 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. \nEnsono is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment to our Associates and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. 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