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Onsite: Albany, NY
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 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 you're a seasoned mainframe professional who thrives in complex technical landscapes—solving problems, optimizing performance, and delivering high availability—this opportunity checks all the boxes.
Mainframe programmer, Z/OS systems programmer, mainframe support, storage administration, SMS, HSM, DS8000, TS7700, enterprise storage, mainframe engineer, FDR, tape management, ServiceNow, mainframe upgrades, Z/OS tuning, mainframe jobs, senior systems programmer.
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 teams—application programmers, infrastructure engineers, platform architects, and operations
Support critical workloads in a high-uptime, enterprise environment
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
If you’re searching for a stable, long-term home where your mainframe expertise is recognized and valued, look no further. This organization offers:
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
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
You’ll 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.
This employer is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable workplace and provides reasonable accommodations upon request.
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