Remote Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer Jobs
Remote Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms and distributed enterprise teams hiring candidates who can maintain and optimize z/OS environments without being on-site. Sectors including banking, insurance, government contracting, and healthcare IT regularly post remote openings, and employers hiring right now include Ensono, Advancio, and Ericsson. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Position Summary
Provide premium software support and services to Ensono mainframe clients as they relate to CICS.
Key Areas of Focus for this Role
- Fulfill customer service orders (CSOs) for mainframe z/OS customers in a timely manner as they pertain to CICS TS and related OEM software products.
- Provide primary support for reported problems related to CICS TS and related OEM software products.
- Provide support on 24 x 7 x 365 basis and in multiple time zones.
- Follow procedures for installing OEM software products efficiently and according to best practices and Ensono standards (for productivity/scalability purposes).
- Work with members of other functional towers in preparing customer partitions for regular (approximately once per year) operating system upgrade process via a checklist of proactive actions.
- Provide key support for customer migration services (new customer transitions) as they pertain to CICS TS and related OEM software products.
- Assist the assigned project manager in the migration of newly acquired customers such that all technical hurdles are addressed in a timely manner and do not impede the expected progress of the transition nor the targeted migration date.
- In joint cooperation with the Disaster Recovery Services, successfully execute tasks associated with any given customer's disaster recovery plans.
- Adhere to a schedule that efficiently manages resources and allows timely implementations.
- Follow ITSM change control procedures g:
- Implementing vendor product specific corrections ("fixes") and
- Upgrading, maintaining, enhancing or providing new options to applicable z/OS products within any given customer
What the Ideal Candidate Brings to this Role
Required Qualifications help to assure new Associates are set up for success in their role with Ensono. To be considered for this career opportunity, it is important that you meet all Required Qualifications. Candidates that may meet some, but not all, Other Qualifications are still encouraged to apply.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required and/or equivalent work experience.
- 5+ years experience on the zSeries (mainframe) platform including "hands on" technical experience (installation and maintenance of products) related to CICS TS and OEM product support.
- Thorough working knowledge of the capabilities and use of CICS TS and installation and tailoring of CICS TS and as well as CICS TS related OEM products.
- Thorough working knowledge and experience with the use of IBM's SMP/E.
- Strong analytical skills and understanding of CICS TS concepts, configuration and tailoring.
- Thorough working knowledge of products used to monitor performance of CICS TS regions.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Must be able to multi-task and work under short deadlines and in high pressure situations.
- Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentations)
- Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently.
Standard Working Hours:
- Shift: 8AM to 5PM Local time
- Oncall, overtime and scheduled weekend work required
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
- 401k with company match
- Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts
- Family Forming Benefit including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement
- Paid childbearing and paternal leave
- Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding
- Sabbatical leave
- Wellness program
- Flexible work schedule
As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this role is $65,000 to $123,000 salary, based on a fulltime 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.
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Who's Hiring
- Ensono17

- Advancio1

- Ericsson1

What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote senior mainframe systems programmer jobs.
- 5 or more years of hands-on z/OS systems programming experience in a production environment
- Proficiency with IBM system software installation and maintenance using SMP/E
- Experience configuring and supporting JES2 or JES3, VTAM, and TCP/IP on z/OS
- Working knowledge of RACF, ACF2, or Top Secret for mainframe security administration
- Familiarity with DFSMS, DASD management, and storage subsystem configuration
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field
Tips for Your Remote Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer Job Search
Prove your async communication skills upfront
Remote mainframe teams rely on written handoffs for shift changes, incident reports, and system documentation. Add concrete examples of runbooks, change management records, or post-incident write-ups you have authored so hiring managers can see you communicate clearly without real-time contact.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote senior mainframe systems programmer openings from across the U.S. in one place, letting you find roles that match your z/OS skill set and apply directly before postings fill. Checking regularly keeps you ahead of slower applicants.
Highlight remote tooling in your application
Name the specific tools you use to work independently: IBM OMEGAMON for performance monitoring, CA7 or TWS for job scheduling, and ticketing systems like ServiceNow or Jira. Employers screening remote candidates want to see you already operate in a distributed workflow, not that you will learn one.
Build a results-focused systems portfolio
Remote hiring panels cannot watch you work, so give them proof. Document a performance tuning project, a successful LPAR reconfiguration, or a critical outage resolution with measurable outcomes. Even a one-page case study showing before-and-after metrics signals senior-level ownership convincingly.
Remote Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote senior mainframe systems programmer job?
Target companies with large legacy mainframe environments that have embraced distributed teams, such as financial services firms, insurance carriers, and federal contractors. Remote employers screen hard for self-direction, clear written communication, and deep hands-on skills in z/OS, JCL, COBOL, and CICS or IMS. Candidates who can document past performance improvements, demonstrate async problem-solving, and show comfort with remote collaboration tools stand out clearly.
Which companies hire remote senior mainframe systems programmers?
Companies hiring remote senior mainframe systems programmers right now include Ensono, Advancio, and Ericsson, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be large enterprises and federal contractors in banking, insurance, and government IT that maintain significant mainframe infrastructure and have shifted to distributed or fully remote engineering teams.
Can you get a remote senior mainframe systems programmer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level mainframe roles are uncommon because employers expect you to troubleshoot independently with minimal oversight from day one. Your best path is building hands-on skills through IBM's free z/OS training programs, contributing to open-source mainframe projects, or earning an IBM Z credentials certification. Demonstrating that you can document your work clearly and communicate problems in writing significantly improves your chances with remote teams.
Do you need a degree for remote senior mainframe systems programmer jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers care more about verifiable mainframe skills, such as z/OS system programming, SMP/E, RACF, and performance tuning, than a specific degree. A portfolio of real production work, IBM certifications, and a history of solving complex systems issues independently can carry more weight than a diploma, particularly at companies struggling to find qualified mainframe talent.
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