Mainframe Hardware Engineer

TEKsystems; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking an experienced IBM zSeries Hardware Specialist to join the Mainframe Infrastructure team. The role covers installation, configuration, monitoring, and support of IBM zSeries mainframe hardware across global data centers.

The candidate will collaborate with mainframe, storage, network, and infrastructure teams to deliver reliable, cost-effective hardware solutions and participate in data center transitions, hardware modernization, and disaster recovery planning.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Hands-on experience with IBM Hardware Configuration Manager (HCM) and Hardware Configuration Definition (HCD).
• Experience with IBM zSeries mainframe processors, Enterprise Storage Servers, IBM Console Support Controller, Cisco FICON Switches, and Virtual Tape Storage (VTS).
• Working knowledge of z/OS operating system internals and MVS operator commands.
• Willingness and ability to work evenings, weekends, and rotational on-call support (24x7x365).

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain zSeries hardware components using IBM HCM, CMT, and HCD.
• Analyze hardware configurations to distribute I/O across mainframes, storage systems, data centers, and networks.
• Program Cisco FICON switches and mainframe IOGENs to support resources.
• Design, install, and maintain mainframe cable infrastructure and networks.
• Coordinate and plan all hardware installations, de-installations, and microcode upgrades.
• Monitor hardware failures and provide on-call support for incidents and launches.
• Lead cross-team planning for hardware changes and data center transitions.

Job description

Description

IBM zSeries Hardware Specialist

We are seeking an experienced IBM zSeries Hardware Specialist to join our Mainframe Infrastructure team. This role is responsible for the installation, configuration, monitoring, and support of IBM zSeries mainframe hardware and associated peripheral systems across our global data centers. The ideal candidate will work closely with mainframe, storage, network, and business infrastructure teams to deliver modern, cost-effective, redundant and highly reliable mainframe hardware solutions that support critical enterprise operations. This position also plays a key role in the ongoing mainframe data center transitions, hardware modernization initiatives, and disaster recovery planning.

Hardware Installation & Configuration

• Define and maintain zSeries hardware components using IBM Hardware Configuration Manager (HCM, CMT (Connectivity Mapping Tool) and Hardware Configuration Definition (HCD).
• Analyze and determine hardware configurations to distribute I/O across mainframes, storage systems, data centers, and worldwide Cisco ACI and FICON networks.
• Program Cisco FICON switches and mainframe IOGENs to support mainframe resources and environments
• Design, install, and maintain mainframe cable infrastructure, including cabling hardware into the Cisco ACI and FICON fiber networks
• Coordinate and plan all hardware installations and de-installations, including assembling and managing installation/de-installation teams.
• Coordinate and plan all hardware microcode upgrades.

Monitoring, Maintenance & Support

• Monitor, track, and diagnose hardware failures across all mainframe computer systems and peripheral devices
• Provide prompt problem determination and implement immediate corrective action in the event of hardware failures
• Schedule and supervise hardware maintenance activities
• Supervise hardware suppliers during equipment installation (placement, power installation, equipment clearance, etc.)
• Provide weekend, evening, and on-call (24x7x365, pager rotation) support for hardware failures and configuration launches.
• Coordinate hardware activities with other teams, including Network, Operations and Facilities.

Planning & Project Coordination

• Coordinate changes with storage and software teams when planning and implementing new hardware and configurations
• Attend Facility Planning meetings and support data center transition/consolidation efforts
• Participate in Disaster Recovery planning and testing, and serve as technical liaison when installing equipment for D/R or consolidation purposes
• Lead cross-functional teams and drive results on mainframe hardware projects
• Research and implement new technologies to modernize mainframe hardware infrastructure

Basic Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Prior hands‑on experience with IBM Hardware Configuration Manager (HCM) and Hardware Configuration Definition (HCD)
• Prior working experience with IBM mainframe processors (zSeries), Enterprise Storage Servers, IBM Console Support Controller, Cisco FICON Switches, and Virtual Tape Storage (VTS)
• Working knowledge of z/OS operating system internals and MVS operator commands
• Willingness and ability to work evenings, weekends, and rotational on-call support (24x7x365)

Technical Skills

• Experience with computer networking, including routers, switches, firewalls, and FICON/Cisco ACI network infrastructure
• Experience with writing specs for the Automation team to implement automation related to Hardware messages and alerts.
• Working knowledge of the Linux operating system
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with Access, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Visio for project administration is highly desirable

Employees part of this function are responsible for building and operating IT hardware and software resources in on-prem, cloud or hybrid scenarios in support of internal customer needs. They are responsible for a wide variety of activities that operationalize cross functional teams such as capacity planning and resource optimization solutions for one-off and long-term workloads, planning, configuring and maintaining servers (including mainframes), creating virtualized environments, providing analytics services, installing and maintaining specialized tools, etc

Key Responsibilities

1. Involved in the design, operation, and maintenance of enterprise servers, including specialty mainframe systems like IBM/LPARS, high performance super computing systems, and general-purpose hybrid and cloud systems, for optimal end-user business operations.
2. Research, design, implement and maintain complex infrastructure solutions for internal customer needs such as specialty software, data warehouses, identity access management, event frameworks, containerization and on demand scaling, etc.
3. Design and configure secure virtualized environments aligned with enterprise architecture blueprints consisting of virtual machines, virtual networks, high speed and distributed storage systems (SAN, HDFS, SSD, etc.)
4. Utilize existing tools or assist in engineering custom monitoring solutions to ensure systems are configured correctly, run efficiently and remain secure against potential threats.
5. Monitor and review resources like CPU, memory, storage, and network traffic to ensure effective utilization aligned with expected parameters and to safeguard against runaway costs.
6. Resolve bottlenecks and plan for future capacity needs based on resource usage trends. Advise enterprise architecture teams on usage trends to incorporate into future blueprints.

Skills

z/os, mainframe

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Great Communication, ability to support off-hours work as needed

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Detroit, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $65.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands‑on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.