At Ensono, our Purpose is to be a relentless ally, disrupting the status quo and unleashing our clients to Do Great Things! We enable our clients to achieve key business outcomes that reshape how our world runs. As an expert technology adviser and managed service provider with cross-platform certifications, Ensono empowers our clients to keep up with continuous change and embrace innovation.  

We can Do Great Things because we have great Associates. The Ensono Core Values unify our diverse talents and are woven into how we do business. These five traits are the key to achieving our purpose.  

HONESTY, RELIABILITY, COLLABORATION, CURIOSITY, PASSION  

Role Summary 

 

The Senior Solution Delivery Architect will be responsible for upgrades for CICS Transaction Server, IBM MQ, and associated ISV products.  Will also be engaged on the transition from client’s in-house IT into Ensono’s support.  The Senior Systems Programmer supporting CICS and MQ for the Transition Team may be engaged in more than one migration or project simultaneously. 

 

What You Will Do:

•    Minimal Requirements include five years of experience working within a z/OS environment. 
•    Familiarity with mainframe functional areas such as z/OS Operating System, Storage, Databases, CICS, IBM MQ, and Disaster Recovery concepts. 
•    Technical implementation skills required for CICS, MQ, and related ISV software products on the z/OS platform. 
•    This includes experience with SMP/E, including base installation and maintenance application.   Proficiency in interacting with ISV vendors, problem determination and resolution for the products identified above. 
•    ISV products include, but are not limited to Abend-Aid, Xpediter and Intertest.    
•    Ability to host meetings and conference calls. 
•    Must be self-motivated and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 
•    Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel to a level of creating documents which can be shared with clients. 
•    Successful candidate will have experience with CICS and MQ upgrades from start to finish.
•    Will serve as primary technical contact for CICS and IBM MQ for one or more clients during transition.  Experience supporting CICS and IMB MQ on zOS is required.  Experience with DB2, IMS, or zOS
•    Operating System a plus.  Successful candidate will have experience upgrading CICS and IBM MQ on zOS.

What You Will Need:

•    Will be responsible for upgrades of a clients CICS regions, MQ Queue Managers, and support of CICS, MQ, and related ISV’s.  
•    Learn client environments as they transition into Ensono
•    Help transition support of client environment to Ensono Steady State teams
•    Attend client meetings to understand environment
•    Address issues as they arise during client migration.

 

We want all new Associates to succeed in their roles at Ensono. That's why we've outlined the job requirements below. To be considered for this role, it's important that you meet all Required Qualifications. If you do not meet all of the Preferred Qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.   

 

Why Ensono?

Ensono 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. 

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.

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 $80,000 to $148,000 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.

Ensono is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment to our Associates and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

Pay transparency nondiscrimination statement/posting OFCCP’s pay transparency policy can be found on OFCCP’s website.

If you need accommodation at any point during the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email USTalentAcquisition@ensono.com.