Ensono

Software Engineer

• Consistently provide proven, formal mentorship
• Own high and moderate complexity assignments
• Regularly lead self and others and/or established as Product SME
• Understand how whole picture aligns to overall Ensono strategy
• Provide thought leadership within GTS
• Provide Technical Architect storage support for HW and SW Software solutions.
• Participate in Client meetings and new business deals
• Work directly with Hardware and Software vendors on new solutions
• Review and analyze current client software and requirements to determine the most cost-effective and standard software solution to be included in the business proposal
• Design automated monitoring techniques for problem identification and prevention
• Provide and document problem analysis, resolution and prevention, designing procedures and best practice techniques

Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer – Storage

• Provide premium software support and services to Ensono mainframe clients as they relate to Mainframe DB2 systems.
• Fulfill customer service requests for mainframe z/OS customers in a timely manner as they pertain to DB2 and related OEM software products.
• Provide primary upgrade support for DB2 and products related to DB2.
• Follow procedures for installing OEM software products efficiently and according to best practices and Ensono standards (for productivity/scalability).
• Assist in the onboarding of new Ensono clients with respect to DB2 and related OEM software products.
• Adhere to a schedule that efficiently manages resources and allows timely implementations.
• Follow ITSM change control procedures

Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer – DB2 Physical

• The successful candidate will perform mainframe database Software upgrades coupled with administration and tuning to support our customers’ Software AG ADABAS environments.
• The individual will need to work with vendor personnel to achieve timely solutions of database problems.
• The individual will be responsible for day-to-day database maintenance such as database definition changes, backups and restores, monitoring space growth, database reorganizations, creating and maintaining disaster recovery procedures and overall support of customer needs and requests.
• The successful candidate will be called upon to perform a variety of tasks including database optimization, database performance reviews and tuning, and new client onboarding.
• The individual will provide 24x7 on call support as part of a scheduled rotation with other team members.
• The individual will maintain documentation for all the tasks completed on a regular basis and adhere the change management policy.

Senior ADABAS Mainframe Systems Programmer

• A Senior IBM z/VM Systems Programmer ensures the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of information systems that support core organizational functions and clients.
• This is achieved by monitoring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all operating systems assigned.
• This position reports to the Manager of the z/VM, z/Linux team and is responsible for assisting in the management of the z/VM operating systems across multiple LPARS and multiple clients.
• 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 across a diverse set of client environments.
• Manage z/VM systems: Software, Availability, Network, Capacity and performance, Storage, Directory and security.
• Working in a collaborative multi-client Environment.

Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer – zVM

• Provide support for projects requiring the installation, testing, and implementation of new z/OS operating systems and other system software
• Maintenance and debugging of systems software
• Monitoring and tuning of systems software
• Functional knowledge and use of z/OS components and support products such as tape management, scheduling, security, monitoring systems, and other z/OS supporting systems software
• Participate in on-call schedule and handle incident/change/problem resolution
• Configuration and customization of system software, including PARMLIB and JES2
• Setup of parameters and support in solving problems and implementing changes on z/OS environments
• Communication with vendors and participation/contribution to technical projects
• Collaboration with teams; not an Applications Programming position

Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer, z/OS

• Responsible for creating Low Level Design (LLD) documents and providing technical knowledge to support the Sales and Solution Architecture teams
• Interact with potential and new clients to assist with identifying components in scope for Client On-boarding and Migrations
• Perform Client Onboarding, Migrations, and completing end-to-end server builds
• Responsible for upgrades for DB2 on zOS and associated ISV products
• Engage in the transition from client’s in-house IT into Ensono’s support
• Support DB2 for one or more clients; apply maintenance and perform upgrades as needed
• Upgrade and support ISV software related to DB2
• Engage in the testing and monitoring of existing DB2 workloads after OS or CPU upgrades
• Work with clients to debug database related issues
• Participate in Knowledge Transfer and shadowing of client environments
• Work on a team of other mainframe professionals to transition new clients into Ensono’s support
• Troubleshooting and solving of DB2 System database issues
• Troubleshooting and solving DB2 software related issues
• Work with WLM environment with respect to DB2
• Use DB2 Utilities, TSO and FTP
• Use SMP/E in the installation process
• Project-based work; not a 24x7 on-call position

Mainframe Systems Programmer, DB2

Project Manager

• Manage the development and execution of medium to large complex, multi-phased projects with external project dependencies
• Promote client satisfaction by ensuring project adheres to stakeholder specifications
• Ensure project completion within determined scope, quality, time and cost constraints
• Lead/participate in development of SOW or RFP responses and maintain contract/SOW files
• Define, organize and plan project schedules; facilitate estimation of moderately complex projects
• Develop project schedules and determine resource needs; work with resource managers for allocation
• Independently manage multiple simple projects concurrently
• Inspect and review projects for adherence to standards and EPMO guidelines
• Control project scope through change management
• Perform qualitative/quantitative risk analysis; manage risk response and control
• Ensure project close-out activities are completed and documented
• Resolve conflicting requirements; prepare written scope statements and ensure SLA compliance
• Establish stakeholder commitment to project vision and manage change approval processes
• Define, communicate, and enforce project roles and responsibilities
• Manage budgets and timelines; utilize project management tools/techniques to track costs and schedules
• Develop detailed time and cost estimates and recommend budget changes as needed
• Communicate effectively between clients and staff; implement and update communications plans
• Use negotiation skills to resolve differing viewpoints; escalate issues to management appropriately
• Facilitate risk/issue tracking meetings and re-evaluate risks during implementation

• Provide senior level project management expertise to plan, organize, control and deliver large, complex infrastructure and data center migration level projects
• Plans and manages multiple company-wide projects including development of project scope, goals, work plans, cost/benefit analysis of proposals, estimation of budgets, timelines, deliverable's, implementation and integration strategies, and resources required for successful and timely completion of such projects
• Promotes client satisfaction by ensuring project adheres to stakeholder specifications
• Establish, develop, and manage key relationships with client sponsors and internal leaders
• Responsible for project completion within determined scope, quality, time and cost constraints
• Collaborates with stakeholders to ensure business requirements are clearly defined, understood and documented
• Define the scope, risks, potential issues and resources of the project
• Ensure benefits can be realized while managing the impact of the organizational change to the business and clients
• Develops phases of the project and interprets them into a measurable project plan
• Communicates both internally and externally regarding delivery of work products and services, planning efforts, personnel relationships with other organization and resources
• Manages the projects adhering to Ensono’s project management methodology
• Manages project scope in terms of mission, objectives, and requirements
• Manages project schedule in terms of dates and milestones
• Ensures effective team identification of project risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies; acts as an escalation point for the team and implements effective mitigation strategies by taking corrective action to achieve resolution project goals
• Provides leadership and strategic direction to the project team
• Oversees the various work streams of activities in the project, including timeline, quality of work, risks, issue escalations, and collaboration amongst the various stakeholders
• Works with all stakeholders to ensure governance is in place and a continuous improvement/ transformation plan is in place
• Establishes deadlines, assigns tasks and monitors and summarizes progress of projects
• Develops business insights based on analysis of results and communicates key findings to various members of management to facilitate data-driven decision-making
• Works with management to secure appropriate resources and people to complete assigned projects on time and within budget
• Appropriately escalate barriers, issues and risks to meeting timelines and deliverables
• Manages the development of polished executive-level presentations; delivers information to internal business associates and external clients in a clear and concise fashion
• Manages the project status reporting according to prescribed timelines for a given project
• Develops measurement processes/methods for assessing progress towards goals and project outcomes
• Manage costs and budget
• Facilitate cross-training to ensure job rotation and minimize assignment coverage gaps
• Provide coaching feedback to all team members

Senior Project Manager

• Provide premium DB2 sysprog support and services to Ensono mainframe clients as they relate to Mainframe DB2 systems
• Perform mainframe database software upgrades coupled with administration and tuning to support customers’ DB2 environments
• Work with vendor personnel to achieve timely solutions of database problems
• Responsible for day-to-day database maintenance such as creating backups, performing restores, monitoring file extent growth, scheduling reorganizations, creating and maintaining DR procedures and overall support of customer needs and requests
• Perform a variety of database optimizations including reporting and analysis of the efficiency of the database configuration and periodic review of database performance
• Participate in on-call responsibilities and provide support on 24 x 7 x 365 basis across multiple time zones
• Fulfill customer service orders (CSOs) for mainframe z/OS customers in a timely manner as they pertain to DB2
• Provide primary support for reported problems related to DB2 tables spaces
• Provide key support for customer migration services (new customer transitions) as they pertain to DB2 and related OEM software products
• Assist assigned project manager in the migration of newly acquired customers addressing technical hurdles timely
• Execute tasks associated with customer disaster recovery plans in cooperation with Disaster Recovery Services
• Adhere to ITSM change control procedures and schedules that efficiently manage resources and allow timely implementations

Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer, DB2

Technical Program Manager

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of technical projects across multiple departments
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations, using tools such as Jira, Asana, MS Project, and Smartsheets
• Coordinate internal teams and external vendors for seamless project execution, including installation, testing, and implementation of new operating systems and system software
• Manage project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate tools and techniques; proactively identify and mitigate project risks and issues
• Ensure technical feasibility and resource availability
• Oversee quality assurance and compliance with technical standards; with technical standards, including mainframe best practices (z/OS, tape management, scheduling, security, monitoring, etc.)
• Provide technical guidance and support to project teams, to project teams, including maintenance, debugging, and tuning of systems software
• Communicate project status and escalate issues to stakeholders as needed
• Conduct post-project evaluations and implement lessons learned
• Research and evaluate new software and hardware products; assist team members and other areas with technical questions and problem resolution
• Monitor and tune systems software for optimal performance
• Facilitate knowledge sharing, training, and mentoring for associates; contribute to the domain body of knowledge and provide thought leadership
• Support pre-sales and client engagement as needed

Security Engineer

The Security Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation and support of enterprise and data center wide voice and data security solutions that align with the architecture and business models to achieve optimal solutions for Ensono and its customers.
The Security Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining Security solutions to include Security, Security/Threat, and Voice solutions; developing and maintaining Security documentation; developing and maintaining Security standards and guidelines; manage Security and security capacity planning; interacting and consulting with Ensono ENSG customers to collect required solution information; coordinating solutions with Ensono ENSG customers; and providing support for engineering design and implementation issues.
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We 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.