Remote Senior Mainframe Modernization Architect

Ensono; Santa Fe (NM); Remote; USD 156,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Paid Days Off

401k with company match

Education Reimbursement

Sabbatical leave

Wellness program

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Ensono seeks an Expert Technology Consultant and Mainframe Modernization Senior Architect to guide global clients through complex modernization programs from a remote U.S. base.

You will craft Pursuit, Solution, and Sales strategies, lead discovery workshops, and develop scalable migration plans that align with business goals. The role requires deep mainframe expertise, strong communication with executives, and the ability to translate technology into measurable business outcomes while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer sciences.
• 20 years of experience as an architect or equivalent in the hosting and network space (preferably with a service provider).
• Over 12 years’ experience as a Modernization or Migration Architect, leading legacy system upgrades to new platforms with minimal business disruption.
• Hands‑on experience with Mainframe Application migration and legacy modernization projects.
• 15 years of experience with strong expertise across the mainframe technology stack, including COBOL, Natural, Adabas, Easytrieve, Db2, IMS, JCL, CICS, VSAM, RACF, z/OS, PL/I, and Assembler.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales and Consulting to create Pursuit, Solution, and Sales strategies for large existing global clients.
• Conduct discovery and assessment workshops to drive deeper client penetration.
• Develop and document solutions meeting client requirements and allowing for transformation.
• Present technical solutions and business cases to diverse audiences.
• Gain executive buy‑in for complex solutions through senior‑level technology discussions.
• Provide trusted advisory guidance drawing from technology know‑how and past experiences.
• Align with Product Management to drive product enhancements and roadmap changes.
• Create solutions based on client requirements and available product offerings.

Skills

Mainframe modernization

Architecture leadership

COBOL

CICS

DB2

z/OS

Java

C#

Python

Cloud (AWS/Azure)

AI in modernization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer sciences

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Excel

PowerPoint

MS Visio

JCL

Git

Job description

Ensono seeks an Expert Technology Consultant and Mainframe Modernization Senior Architect to guide global clients through complex modernization programs from a remote U.S. base.

You will craft Pursuit, Solution, and Sales strategies, lead discovery workshops, and develop scalable migration plans that align with business goals. The role requires deep mainframe expertise, strong communication with executives, and the ability to translate technology into measurable business outcomes while