Sr. Mainframe Systems Architect (RACF)

The Brixton Group

United States

On-site

USD 80,000 - 148,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm is seeking a Systems Programmer to support and enhance their mainframe systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in mainframe modernization, z/OS architecture, and providing technical guidance to the R&D community. Responsibilities include installing and maintaining software and conducting root cause analysis on the mainframe environment. This is a full-time role offering competitive compensation.

Qualifications

Proven track record in driving mainframe modernization initiatives.
Deep understanding of z/OS architecture and IBM utilities.
Solid background in installing and maintaining IBM and ISV mainframe products.

Responsibilities

Install, customize, and maintain mainframe software.
Provide technical guidance to the R&D community.
Conduct problem determination and root cause analysis.

Skills

mainframe modernization

z/OS architecture

RACF and mainframe security

root cause analysis

IBM and ISV mainframe products

Tools

z/OS

REXX

JCL

SDSF

Job description

This is not a Mainframe Developer position. We are seeking a Systems Programmer - this role has a strong focus on system administration and maintenance and we are seeking someone with a systems-oriented background

Overview -

Within the IT Mainframe Services org, you’ll work closely with a global team of engineers who are focused on providing z/OS, z/VM, and z/Linux infrastructure in support of the enterprise’s R&D operations. The team supports more than 140 z/OS environments running natively and under z/VM, along with z/Linux images and VSE.

This role is focused on maintaining and enhancing the mainframe operating system, not developing applications.

In this role, you will:

Install, customize, and maintain mainframe software.
Provide technical guidance to the R&D community.
Conduct problem determination, root cause analysis, and first-line support (scheduled on-call) for the mainframe environment.

Requirements:

Proven track record in driving mainframe modernization initiatives.
Deep understanding of z/OS architecture and IBM utilities.
Extensive experience with RACF and mainframe security.
Solid background in installing and maintaining IBM and ISV mainframe products.
Expertise in root cause analysis and problem determination on the z/OS platform.
Experience participating in IBM and ISV beta programs.
Strong knowledge of DFSMS, SMPe, ServerPac, PDO, DFDSS, DFHSM, ICF Catalogs, HCD, IODF, REXX, JCL, DASD and tape management products, Communications Server, SDSF, VTE (Copycross), ICSF, RMM, USS, GTF, and IPCS.

Seniority level