Principal Consultant - Infrastructure Management | Mainframe Technologies | Mainframe Technolog[...]

Expedite Talent Solutions; Richardson (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Expedite Talent Solutions seeks a Principal Consultant for a hybrid Plano, TX role focused on complex z/OS system programming and enterprise software installations. You will lead installations, upgrades, and automation tasks across mainframe environments, coordinating with stakeholders to deliver reliable, scalable solutions.

The ideal candidate brings 9+ years of experience in mainframe systems, strong JCL/IBM Utilities knowledge, and the ability to design roadmaps and timelines for critical

Qualifications

• Must have extensive z/OS mainframe experience with IBM/ISV software installations.
• Experience upgrading z/OS environments and applying RSUs.
• Strong JCL and IBM Utilities knowledge required.
• Ability to design project plans and communicate timelines to stakeholders.
• Experience with mainframe performance, capacity, and security considerations would help.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, configuration, and maintenance using SMP/E and vendor software in mainframe environments.
• Execute OS upgrades and RSU maintenance via z/OSMF workflows.
• Architect and configure complex z/OS environments and third‑party software.
• Support standardization and new feature implementations.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to advance business initiatives.

Skills

SMP/E installation

ISV products installation

z/OS commands/utilities

z/OSMF workflow

IODF/HCD

Sysplex/config management

JCL/IBM Utilities

ISPF/TSO

REXX/CLIST

Project planning/roadmaps

Delivery communications

Job description

Description: Job Title: Principal Consultant

Work Location & Reporting Address: Plano, TX 75024 (Hybrid for now but may be changed to Full onsite in the near future)

Vendor Rate: ***

Contract duration: 6

Target Start Date: 01 Sep 2026

Does this position require Visa independent candidates only? Yes

Interview Process (Is face to face required?) No

Job Details:

Minimum years of experience required: 9+ years

Certification needed: No

Must Have Skills:

• Expertise in performing SMP/E and Non-SMPE Installation of ISV products)
• Expertise in IBM and Broadcom Software product Install and Upgrades
• Mastery of z/OS system commands, utilities, and automation tools.
• Operating system z/OS V2.5 upgrades or later with z/OSMF workflow execution.
• IODF, HCD Skillset to add new devices.
• Sysplex and config management (good to have)
• Fluent in JCL and IBM Utilities (IEBGENER/IEBCOPY/AMASPZAP/DFDSS)
• ISPF/TSO and other basic
• Basic knowledge of REXX/CLIST
• Designing project plan(upgrades, maintenance, decom) with task list for all stakeholders and communicating the timelines with delivery and customer.
• Formulate roadmaps with all pre-requisites to achieve a project completion.

Nice to Have Skills:

• Support other team: storage management, performance tuning, capacity planning, security, networking, and operating procedures from zOS perspective.
• Work with Mainframe System Programmers staff across tracks to enhance the mainframe environment.
• Assist team members to solve problems, make innovative improvements and make decisions.
• Identify and implement system and process improvements in the z/OS environment Work with application support teams and other internal customers to facilitate business initiatives.

Detailed Job Description:

Job Responsibilities

• Perform standard system programming activities like configuration, installation & maintenance using SMP/E, and vendor software installations in the mainframe environment.
• Perform Operating System upgrade and RSU maintenance via z/OSMF Workflow.
• Advanced System Management: Architect, install, and configure highly complex z/OS environments and third-party software.
• Support Software Standardization and new Feature implementations.
• Support other team: storage management, performance tuning, capacity planning, security, networking, and operating procedures from zOS perspective.
• Work with Mainframe System Programmers staff across tracks to enhance the mainframe environment.
• Assist team members to solve problems, make innovative improvements and make decisions.
• Identify and implement system and process improvements in the z/OS environment Work with application support teams and other internal customers to facilitate business initiatives.

Experience level

• 12+ years of professional work experience as a Mainframe System Programmer in zOS & ISVs.

Technical key skills (Mandatory skills)

• Expertise in performing SMP/E and Non-SMPE Installation of ISV products)
• Expertise in IBM and Broadcom Software product Install and Upgrades
• Mastery of z/OS system commands, utilities, and automation tools.
• Operating system z/OS V2.5 upgrades or later with z/OSMF workflow execution.
• IODF, HCD Skillset to add new devices.
• Sysplex and config management (good to have)
• Fluent in JCL and IBM Utilities (IEBGENER/IEBCOPY/AMASPZAP/DFDSS)
• ISPF/TSO and other basic
• Basic knowledge of REXX/CLIST
• Designing project plan(upgrades, maintenance, decom) with task list for all stakeholders and communicating the timelines with delivery and customer.
• Formulate roadmaps with all pre-requisites to achieve a project completion.

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