Mainframe Systems Programmer - Storage

About Us: Ensono is a hybrid IT services provider that sees a world in transformation. We understand the world of business has become more complex, layered, and interdependent because we’re enabling the IT infrastructure for that transformation. Our clients are some of the most innovative and forward-thinking companies in the world and we help keep their businesses thriving. With nearly 50 years of experience, we optimize and modernize IT infrastructure by amplifying the power of mainframes and mid-range servers with the agility of cloud. Check us out at www.ensono.com. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to caste, colour, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, HIV status, or any other status protected by law. Candidates with disabilities who require accommodations during the recruitment process are encouraged to contact our Talent Acquisition team to place a request. Senior Mainframe Storage Systems Programmer Position Summary Provide premium Mainframe Storage system programming support and services to Ensono mainframe clients. The successful candidate 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 • Fulfill customer service requests for mainframe customers in a timely manner as they pertain to Mainframe Storage administration and related products • 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. • Interact with hardware and software vendors as required. • Follow procedures for customizing Mainframe Storage related ISV products efficiently and according to best practices and Ensono standards (for productivity/scalability purposes). • Provide primary support for reported problems related to Mainframe Storage and related software products • Provide support on 24 x 7 x 365 basis across multiple time zones. • Provide key support for customer migration services (new customer transitions) as they pertain to Mainframe Storage and related OEM software products. • Provide primary support for reported problems related to Mainframe Storage – DASD and Tape Systems • Communicate to both customer and management the status of issues at intervals during resolution process. • Maintain documentation of issue cause, action, and resolution in the designated problem tracking system. • Assist the assigned project manager in the migration of newly acquired customers such that all technical hurdles are addressed in a timely manner and do not impede the expected progress of the transition nor the targeted migration date. • In joint co-operation with the Disaster Recovery Services and other technical teams, successfully execute tasks associated with any given customer’s disaster recovery plans. • Aid and assist other mainframe teams as required to support them and our clients. • Adhere to a schedule that efficiently manages resources and allows timely implementations. • Follow ITSM change control procedures 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 con