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# Sr Mainframe Systems Programmer

- **Company:** Ericsson
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $158,500.0 - $198,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Backup Devices, Data Centers, IBM Storage, Information Lifecycle Management, Mainframes, Performance Tuning, Proprietary Software, Broadcom, SAS (Software), Z/OS, Data Storage Management, Syncsort, Storage Technologies, Data Management
- **Published:** October 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=88bd69eaf2c8e2d7

## About the Role

* U.S. Citizenship is required
 * At least 7 years of hands-on z/OS experience with expertise in IBM storage management
 * Strong expertise in:
 + DFSMS
 + DFSMShsm (HSM)
 + ISMF
 + z/OS Storage Management
 + Storage Encryption Technologies
 + GKLM/ISKLM
 + CA 1 Tape Management
 * Hands-on HW experience with:
 + IBM DS8884 and DS8910F
 + IBM TS7760
 + IBM TS3000
 + IBM TS3500
 * Proven experience with storage replication and business continuity solutions
 * Demonstrated experience administering CA/Broadcom storage management products
 * Strong knowledge of physical storage hardware, FICON, and SAN environments
 * Effective communication, documentation, and independent problem-solving skills
 * Ability to research independently with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset

It would be nice if you also have:

 * IBM Storage or Mainframe certifications
 * Experience with large-scale enterprise storage environments
 * Prior experience supporting third party software (e.g., SAS, FOCUS, Syncsort, IOF) is a plus
 * IBM Storage or Mainframe certifications are a plus

## Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer to join our z/OS platform software development data center team in the USA. In this role, you will serve as the primary storage subject matter expert, responsible for the administration, security, performance, and availability of our enterprise storage infrastructure - including IBM DS8000 storage systems, TS7700 virtual tape environments, data lifecycle management, encryption, and backup solutions. This position also includes keeping current support of miscellaneous third-party software products and assisting with other systems support activities as needed. Some travel to our data center in Somerset, New Jersey is required, along with occasional availability outside standard working hours (approximately twice a month)., * Manage and maintain DFSMS, DFSMShsm (HSM), and ISMF storage management functions

 * Configure and support IBM DS8884, DS8910F, TS7700, TS3000, and TS3500 storage platforms
 * Administer GKLM (Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager) encryption
 * Manage storage capacity, performance tuning, backup, and recovery processes
 * Maintain HSM migration, backup, recall, and recovery policies
 * Administer and support the CA/Broadcom CA 1 Tape Management product
 * Perform troubleshooting of storage hardware, FICON, and SAN infrastructure
 * Perform regularly scheduled semi-monthly system backups
 * Must be available to work outside of standard working hours to support and troubleshoot as needed (approximately twice a month)
 * Ability to travel to data center located in Somerset, New Jersey for on-site work as needed, DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.