Remote z/OS Network & System Architect

IPolarity

United States

Remote

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

IPolarity is seeking a Mainframe System/Network Architect (z/OS) for a remote role. You will lead installation, configuration, and upgrades of z/OS environments, design Sysplex integrations, CFRM policies, and drive performance and DR readiness across development and production systems.

The ideal candidate has deep z/OS system programming experience, expertise with LPAR, SMP/E, JCL, and ISV software, and can collaborate with application teams to ensure stability and security while guiding teams

Qualifications

Strong experience in z/OS System Programming and Sysplex configuration.
Expertise with CFRM, LPAR management, and ISV software integration.
Hands-on with SMP/E, IOCP, HCD, PARMLIB, and system configurations.

Responsibilities

Lead installation, configuration, and upgrading of z/OS environments across development and production systems.
Design and manage z/OS architecture, Sysplex integration, and CFRM policies.
Handle hardware and software upgrade projects, including datacenter migration and exit planning.
Perform performance analysis, tuning, capacity planning, and workload management (WLM).
Monitor system software access, performance, and resource utilization.
Manage and maintain z/OS, JES3 environments and ISV software.
Work closely with application teams to ensure production stability and issue resolution.
Define and enforce security, access control, and software usage policies.
Implement and validate backup, recovery, and disaster recovery (DR) procedures.