Mainframe Infrastructure Architect

Stem Xpert; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Minneapolis is seeking an individual experienced in Hardware Planning and Implementation. You will be responsible for configuration and ordering of Mainframe and Data Warehouse hardware. This role requires collaboration with multiple technical teams to ensure successful installations and maintenance of software licenses. Strong communication skills and experience in troubleshooting are essential. Candidates with knowledge of relevant tools and processes are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Plan, configure, order and implement Mainframe and Data Warehouse hardware.
• Work with teams on new hardware installations.
• Coordinate hardware and software installations.
• Create forecasts for hardware spending.
• Gather hardware component configurations for ordering.
• Support TKE and TKLM Servers and processes.
• Maintain software licenses for pSeries software.
• Lead and participate in projects.

Skills

Hardware Planning, Configuration and Implementation

Network Management - HP Openview, Tivoli Netview on z/OS

Hardware/Software Troubleshooting

Strong Written and Oral Communications

Hardware and Software ordering

Software license management

WWCT, OrderNow, IRM and HRM Tools and processes

Job description

TekWissen provides a unique portfolio of innovative capabilities that seamlessly combines clients insights, strategy, design, software engineering, and systems integration. Our tightly integrated offerings are tailored to each clients requirements and span the services spectrum from Application Development/Maintenance, testing, IT Consulting & staffing for IT Infrastructure Management through Strategic Consulting and industry-oriented Business Process.

Job Description

• Planning, configuration, ordering and implementation of all new Mainframe and Data Warehouse hardware. This includes DASD, Tape, pSeries and zSeries hardware along with cabling and data center infrastructure and the Windows/Linux servers used to support the environment.
• Work with and across the following teams - Hardware Planners, zOS programmers/IO Configuration, Server Administrators, Automations, and Data Center Facilities on new hardware installations.
• Coordinate hardware and software installations with the technical teams.
• Creates the annual and quarterly forecasts for hardware spending for the Target Account.
• Gathers all the hardware component configurations and initiates the process for hardware and software ordering.
• Supports the TKE and TKLM Servers and processes.
• Maintains software licenses for the pSeries software.
• Lead and participate in projects.

Required

• Hardware Planning, Configuration and Implementation
• Network Management - HP Openview, Tivoli Netview on z/OS
• Hardware/Software Troubleshooting
• Strong Written and Oral Communications
• Hardware and Software ordering
• Software license management
• WWCT, OrderNow, IRM and HRM Tools and processes