Mainframe Modernization Architect (MQ, DB2, CICS)

TekCommands Inc; Oregon (WI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TekCommands Inc. is seeking a senior pre-sales and solutions-focused professional to drive mainframe modernization engagements. You will translate client workloads into modernization roadmaps, work with architects to craft end-to-end narratives, and support proposals and POCs to demonstrate value.

The role requires deep expertise in DB2, VSAM, JCL, COBOL, CICS, and IBM MQ, with fluency in English and strong presentation skills across time zones.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of DB2 administration/programming for evaluating data-centric solution feasibility.
• Hands-on experience with VSAM file structures and performance tuning.
• Strong JCL skills for interpreting batch processes and estimating change impacts.
• Solid COBOL experience to assess business logic and modernization/integration paths.
• CICS background covering transaction flows, concurrency, and resiliency design.
• Familiarity with IBM MQ messaging patterns for mainframe/distributed system integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic account plans aligning client technology roadmaps with mainframe solutions to grow revenue.
• Partner with client stakeholders to understand workloads and shape them into modernization proposals.
• Collaborate with solution architects to build end-to-end narratives highlighting reliability and cost efficiency.
• Prepare proposals, SOWs, and effort estimates covering resourcing and timelines.
• Qualify opportunities based on client intent, technical fit, and budget.
• Deliver presentations on how mainframe tech optimizes processing and data integrity.

Skills

DB2 administration/programming

VSAM file structures

JCL

COBOL

CICS

IBM MQ

English fluency

Tools

Mainframe environments

Job description

TekCommands Inc. is seeking a senior pre-sales and solutions-focused professional to drive mainframe modernization engagements. You will translate client workloads into modernization roadmaps, work with architects to craft end-to-end narratives, and support proposals and POCs to demonstrate value.

The role requires deep expertise in DB2, VSAM, JCL, COBOL, CICS, and IBM MQ, with fluency in English and strong presentation skills across time zones.