Mainframe Architect (z/VM)

Cloud and Things; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 200,579,000 - 246,425,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud and Things in Albany, NY seeks a Mainframe Architect (z/VM) to lead architecture and migration activities for a new IBM z/VM environment, supporting infrastructure modernization and hybrid cloud integration.

You will provide technical direction on platform performance and future-state architecture, coordinate planning across z/VM and related infrastructure, and ensure scalable solutions in a government-facing project environment. Onsite in Albany, NY.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of mainframe architecture and infrastructure experience.
• Experience with IBM z/VM architecture and migration.
• Knowledge of AIX, COBOL, MQ Series, and Unix servers.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and migration activities for the new IBM z/VM environment.
• Support infrastructure modernization and hybrid cloud integration (HCI) initiatives.
• Provide technical direction on platform performance, scalability, and future-state architecture.
• Coordinate technical planning and implementation across z/VM and related infrastructure technologies.

Skills

Mainframe architecture

z/VM

Migration

Hybrid cloud integration

Performance optimization

Tools

IBM z/VM

AIX

COBOL

MQ Series

Unix servers

Job description

Job Title

Mainframe Architect (z/VM)

Location

Albany, NY (Onsite)

Duration

1 year (with potential for extension)

W2 Hourly Rate

$70–$86/hour

Application Deadline

10/14/2026

Overview

We are seeking a Mainframe Architect (z/VM) to lead architecture and migration activities for a new IBM z/VM environment. The role supports infrastructure modernization and hybrid cloud integration initiatives, providing technical direction for performance, scalability, and future-state architecture.

Duties

• Lead architecture and migration activities for the new IBM z/VM environment.
• Support infrastructure modernization and hybrid cloud integration (HCI) initiatives.
• 7+ years of relevant mainframe architecture and infrastructure experience.
• Experience with IBM z/VM architecture and migration.
• Knowledge of AIX, COBOL, MQ Series, and Unix servers.
• Ability to work onsite in Albany, NY.
• Provide technical direction on platform performance, scalability, and future-state architecture.
• Coordinate technical planning and implementation across z/VM and related infrastructure technologies.

What We Offer

• Opportunities to lead impactful transformations in the public sector infrastructure.
• Engagement with high-profile government initiatives, supporting meaningful change.
• Professional development through exposure to innovative Agile practices and leadership collaboration.
• A collaborative environment that values ownership, initiative, and continuous learning.

Ready to make a difference? We’re eager to connect with qualified candidates committed to delivering results and fostering excellence within client projects.

*This is an exempt position. Salary commensurate with experience*

Cloud and Things complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.