Mainframe z/OS Architect
Mainframe z/OS Architect
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Job Description
Job title: Mainframe z/OS Architect
Job Location: Atlanta GA
Work Model: Remote
Shift: Day
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced z/OS Architect to lead mainframe infrastructure initiatives including hardware planning data center migrations and vendor coordination. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in IBM z/OS systems and mainframe architecture with a strong ability to manage complex technical environments and drive operational excellence. Must have knowledge on IODF IOCP designing and configuration etc.
Required Skills:
Responsibilities:
Job Location: Atlanta GA
Work Model: Remote
Shift: Day
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced z/OS Architect to lead mainframe infrastructure initiatives including hardware planning data center migrations and vendor coordination. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in IBM z/OS systems and mainframe architecture with a strong ability to manage complex technical environments and drive operational excellence. Must have knowledge on IODF IOCP designing and configuration etc.
Required Skills:
- z/OS Administration
- Mainframe Architecture
- Data Center Migrations
- Hardware & Software Upgrade Coordination
- IODF IOCP Designing Experience
- Programming knowledge (REXX COBOL ASBMLR)
- ITIL principles and processes
Responsibilities:
- Lead mainframe hardware configuration (CPU/CEC DASD VTS/TAPE HMC FICON Directors)
- Manage hardware lifecycle planning vendor coordination and support activities
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during data center migrations
- Provide ongoing support for mainframe hardware including monitoring and maintenance
- Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to ensure timely upgrades and repairs
- Design and implement z/OS data replication strategies
- Build and support LPARs Parallel Sysplex Coupling Facility SSI Clusters and GDPS environments
- Maintain and optimize mainframe infrastructure (zOS zLinux zVM zTPF)
- Ensure compliance with IT policies disaster recovery and business continuity plans
- Review and improve existing IT hardware infrastructure
- Maintain hardware inventory and generate progress reports
- Provide leadership in testing troubleshooting and system optimization
- Evaluate technology risks and contribute to contract technical scopes
- High Level of experience with IBM z/OS operating system (zOS 2.3 2.4 2.5 3.1)
- Strong experience on z/OS Datacenter migrations
- Mainframe Architecture knowledge with building new environments
- Experience in coordinating with vendors to complete hardware and software upgrades
- Lead the mainframe hardware configuration (CPU/CEC DASD VTS/TAPE HMC and FICON Directors) inclusive of hardware planning lifecycles vendor engagement for upgrades and product support of repair/maintenance actions
- Ability to address technical problem determination issues during Datacenter migrations
- Responsible for the ongoing support for all mainframe hardware including monitoring trouble shooting problem resolution and maintenance including escalation to vendors for service restoration and problem resolution
- Strong network architecture understanding
- Business knowledge and application understanding
- Knowledge on z/OS Data Replication Strategy and implementation
- Experience and understanding of mainframe LPAR builds Parallel Sysplex Coupling Facility SSI Clusters and GDPS environments
- Knowledge z/OS MF configuration and setup
- Work experience with other mainframe architects and vendors communicating project progress/status expectations and reviewing deliverables
- Migration details sharing which includes server hardware software and operating systems data gathering
- Expertise in IOCP / IOCDS / IODF / HCD
- Knowledge of replication services IBM Flash Copy Global Copy Global mirror Metro Mirror Dell-EMC replication
- Working knowledge of TAPE GRID Clusters and hardware VTS/TAPE sharing between Operating Systems
- Ability to navigate mainframe systems such as zOS zLinux zVM and zTPF
- Support mainframe infrastructure computing storage storage fabric resiliency and disaster recovery solutions
- Expertise in stabilizing the mainframe complexes (zTPF zOS zVM zLinux) by providing high quality technical expertise
- Ability to engage in highly technical IT discussions concerning installations upgrades maintenance and support
- Provide high level leadership while coordinating testing troubleshooting and modification of the operating system to provide near 100% operating efficiency
- General knowledge and expertise in CEC DASD VTS HMC and FICON and other hardware.
- Generate publish and communicate project progress
- Assuring all IT activities are performed within the parameters of applicable compliance codes and regulations.
- Evaluating technology risks to develop disaster recovery and BCP
- Reviewer for technical scope in contract with client and subcontractor
- Maintain Hardware Inventory and submit reports
- Review existing IT Hardware Infrastructure upgrade path and align / identify opportunity for improvements
- Knowledge of ITIL principles and processes
- Programming capabilities and languages a plus (REXX/COBOL/ASBMLR/etc)
- Ability to make decisive and quick IT business decisions as necessary to meet company and customer SLAs
- Have the technical ability and ambitious to take a project run with it and challenge yourself
- Relevant z/OS Certification
Employment Type
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