Senior Systems Programmer Mainframe Support (Full-Time Exempt)

Onsite: Albany NY
Hours: MondayFriday 8:00 AM4:30 PM On-Call Rotation

Our client is an industry-leading organization is looking for a Senior Systems Programmer with deep expertise in Mainframe Support Z/OS Systems Programming and Enterprise Storage Administration. This is a high-impact role supporting mission-critical infrastructure across a large stable environment.

If youre a seasoned mainframe professional who thrives in complex technical landscapessolving problems optimizing performance and delivering high availabilitythis opportunity checks all the boxes.

Top Technologies:

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead mainframe storage administration including SMS HSM DS8000 TS7700 tape systems allocation DR and backup/recovery

• Manage tickets incidents and escalations in ServiceNow

• Perform upgrades installations and tuning for Z/OS and third-party mainframe tools

• Troubleshoot performance issues and conduct root cause analysis in large-scale environments

• Collaborate with cross-functional teamsapplication programmers infrastructure engineers platform architects and operations

• Support critical workloads in a high-uptime enterprise environment

Required Experience & Technical Skills

• Proven experience as a Mainframe Systems Programmer or Senior Z/OS Programmer

• Strong background in mainframe storage administration including SMS/HSM

• Expertise with DS8000 TS7700 and enterprise-class storage systems

• Hands-on experience with FDR tape services backup and recovery solutions

• Ability to support on-call rotation in a 24/7 production environment

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle complex escalations

Why This Role Stands Out

If youre searching for a stable long-term home where your mainframe expertise is recognized and valued look no further. This organization offers:

Competitive Benefits

• Medical dental and vision coverage

• Company-paid basic life insurance

• 401(k) with employer contributions

• Generous PTO bank paid holidays

• Relocation assistance

• Casual dress code and flexible work culture

Strong Culture & Career Growth

• Supportive people-first leadership

• Emphasis on work-life balance

• Clear career pathways and professional development

• Stable well-funded environment with long-term job security

• Collaborative team environment where your expertise influences real decisions

Work Environment

Youll be part of a high-performing infrastructure and mainframe engineering group supporting large-scale Z/OS environments. This is a role where technical mastery initiative and problem-solving are rewarded.

Equal Opportunity

This employer is committed to creating an inclusive equitable workplace and provides reasonable accommodations upon request.