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Job Description
Job Title: Mainframe Architect
Location: Plano TX (Onsite)
Contract Type: C2C
Rate: $60/hr
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled Mainframe Architect with deep expertise in z/OS system architecture and a strong background in system administration production control scheduling storage networking and automation. The ideal candidate will have significant experience leading mainframe teams and driving technical excellence across system performance upgrades and operations.
Key Responsibilities:
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Architect install configure upgrade and maintain z/OS operating systems and associated system software (SMP/E JES2 RACF SMF etc.).
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Perform IODF/IOCP configurations and support hardware and virtual tape system (VTS) upgrades.
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Drive systemlevel performance tuning capacity planning and z/OS version upgrades.
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Provide leadership and technical oversight to a team of mainframe professionals including system programmers and administrators.
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Manage and optimize production control and scheduling using tools such as IWS (TWS) and JOBTRAC.
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Lead root cause analysis and resolution of complex outages and system issues.
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Ensure best practices in mainframe storage management networking security (including RACF) and disaster recovery.
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Oversee automation initiatives using tools such as System Automation (SA) and CA OPS/MVS.
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Collaborate crossfunctionally to support infrastructure upgrades and business continuity planning.
Required Skills & Experience:
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Extensive experience as a z/OS System Architect.
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Strong handson skills in systemlevel debugging workload management (WLM) and performance optimization.
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Proven experience with mainframe hardware upgrades and configuration.
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Deep understanding of DB2 IMS CICS MQ and WAS environments.
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Knowledge of mainframe security administration including RACF.
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Experience leading and mentoring technical teams.
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Familiarity with capacity management and performance monitoring tools.
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Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Employment Type
Full Time
