Mainframe Programmer

Olympus Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Full-Time, highly motivated Mainframe Programmer with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to join our fast-growing team. In this role, you will support the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Infrastructure Support Services (ISS) program by managing large-scale mainframe storage systems, ensuring disaster recovery readiness, and performing system programming and hardware upgrades. This is a hybrid position located in Arlington, VA.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage 16TB of z/OS disk storage and EMC DLm tape data, including DASD backups, monitoring, allocation, and dataset management.
• Administer storage software and tools such as CA 1, CA Vantage, CA Vtape, FDR/ABR, FATS/FATAR, and EMC Mainframe Enabler Suite; maintain z/OS (v2.2 and v2.4).
• Lead mainframe storage hardware upgrades (e.g., DLm2500, Data Domain 6400, VMAX-to-PMAX migrations).
• Oversee Disaster Recovery processes, including testing, documentation, and live recovery operations consistent with FDIC and audit requirements.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and technical documentation for storage and disaster recovery operations.
• Provide on-call support for mainframe storage operations and issue resolution.

Required Qualifications

• 5–7 years of relevant experience; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong expertise in z/OS mainframe storage management (DASD, EMC DLm, DFSMS).
• Experience with storage hardware and software upgrades and migrations.
• Proven capabilities in disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution.
• Proficiency with storage tools including CA 1, CA Vantage, FDR/ABR, and EMC Mainframe Enabler Suite.
• Strong documentation skills and ability to work independently.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• System Managed Storage (SMS): Expertise with IBM’s SMS concepts, policies, and best practices; experience designing, implementing, and maintaining SMS configurations including datasets, storage groups, and class assignments.
• Mainframe Automation: Proficiency automating operational processes using IBM System Automation, REXX, CLIST, or equivalent; experience developing and maintaining scripts that improve efficiency and reliability; familiarity with job scheduling and batch automation.
• Disaster Recovery Strategy and Planning: Demonstrated history of developing, testing, and executing mainframe DR strategies; experience with backup and restore procedures for critical applications and data; knowledge of GDPS (Geographically Dispersed Parallel Sysplex) or similar frameworks.
• Performance Monitoring and Tuning: Strong experience monitoring, diagnosing, and tuning mainframe systems using RMF, OMEGAMON, or similar tools; ability to identify bottlenecks, analyze capacity, and ensure systems perform within SLA requirements.
• Technical Documentation: Skilled in creating system diagrams, process workflows, operational guides, and incident logs, and conveying complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with additional mainframe technologies such as CICS, DB2, COBOL, JCL, and VSAM.
• Experience in regulated industries or high-availability IT environments.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate within cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities.

Company and Benefits

Olympus Solutions offers a competitive benefits package designed to give employees personal, professional, and financial flexibility. Benefits include:

1. Medical, Dental, and Vision — Comprehensive health benefits for employees and their families.
2. Work-Life Balance — A paid time off plan and a culture that values balance, accountability, and personal well-being.
3. Career Development — Career-building opportunities, professional development, and support for training and certifications.
4. Financial Security — A 401(k) plan with a discretionary company match and no waiting period before enrollment.
5. Referral Bonuses — Eligibility for referral bonuses for qualified new-hire and business development referrals.

About Olympus Solutions, Inc.

Olympus Solutions, Inc. is a Security Systems Engineering (SSE) company specializing in the design, development, implementation, and operation and maintenance (O&M) of identity systems for enterprise customers with millions of users as well as smaller organizations. With offices in Daytona Beach, FL and Norfolk, VA, Olympus is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) serving Federal, Defense, Commercial, and SLED clients. Olympus is a proud recipient of the SBA’s Gold HIRE Vets Medallion Award for four consecutive years (2022–2025).

Our core service areas include:

• Consulting and Technical Advisement — Expert guidance on best practices, Federal compliance, and strategic planning for identity and PKI system designs, upgrades, and implementations.
• System Security Engineering (SSE) — Building secure systems that oversee and safeguard critical infrastructure, with automated controls and emergency procedures built in.
• Design and Implementation — End-to-end design and implementation of ICAM, PKI, and PAM systems, with a focus on Zero Trust identity pillar solutions.
• System Upgrades and Legacy Integration — Upgrading complex enterprise systems, including mainframe-era applications, with no unscheduled downtime.
• Operations, Maintenance, and Sustainment — Continuous optimization of customer systems to improve performance, efficiency, and security posture.

Olympus engineers work across leading identity and security platforms including SailPoint, CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Okta, Oracle IAM, EntraID, Ping Federate, Radiant Logic, KeyFactor, AppViewX, and others. We are committed to delivering measurable outcomes for our customers while investing in the growth, development, and success of our team.