Sr Mainframe Systems Programmer

About the role

This is a remote position involving close collaboration with a small, specialized technical team supporting the CFIUS data center in Somerset, New Jersey, which services OSS Classic (fTelcordia) products. 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.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support IBM z16 storage environments running z/OS
• 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

Requirements

You must have:

• 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

Benefits

At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

Ericsson offers a competitive package including:

• Health: choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option; company credits equal to the cost Ericsson pays toward medical and