Mainframe Architect
Trident Consulting
New York, NY(remote)
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JOB DETAILS
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SKILLS
ACF2 (Access Control Facility 2), Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloning, Cloud Computing, Consulting, Data Analysis, Disaster Recovery, File Systems, Fortune 500 Customers, IBM Job Entry Subsystem, IBM Product Family, IBM Rexx Programming Language, IBM Systems, IBM VTAM (Virtual Telecommunications Access Method), IBM z-OS Operating System, Incident Management, Independent Software Vendor (ISV), Infrastructure Software, Internet Security, Leadership, License Management, Linux Administration, Linux Operating System, Mainframe Computer, Mainframe Operating System, Memory Hardware, Network Administration/Management, Network Configuration Management, Network Support, Onboarding, Operating Systems, Operations Planning, Performance Analysis, Performance Engineering, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, RACF (Resource Access Control Facility), SSI, Software Patches, System Architecture, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Technical Recruiting, Top Secret Clearance
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
12 days ago
Job Title: Mainframe Architect
Location: Remote
Length of Assignment: 1 year w/ extension
Type: Contract (W2)
Rate:$70/hr
Top Skills:
1. z/OS System upgrades
2. Product Upgrade
3. JES2/JES3 migration experience
Job Description:
• Excellent understanding of System z architecture
• Excellent experience with z/OS version upgrades (Advantage if experience 3.2 upgrade or above)
• JES2/JES3 migration experience
• Experience in building Mainframe LPAR and OS Upgrades
• Knowledge Catalog management, IBM system utilities
• Knowledge on VTAM, TCPIP, ACF2 and GDPS
• Installation of patches and fixes
• Installation and maintenance of ISV products, REXX, RMF, SMF
• Installation and customization of z/OS and related IBM or other ISV software;
• Extensive experience with providing performance and tuning using monitoring tools (f. ex. z/OS Performance Monitor or other tools);
• DIRMAINT administration – RACF/Top secret/ACF2 administration;
• REXX knowledge - SSI knowledge;
• Ability to support network configuration and maintenance (Real TCP/IP stack, VSWITCH, TCPIP tools in z/OS, etc.);
• Solid skills in z/Linux system cloning and configuration including memory and file system allocation;
• System parameters/parmlib maintenance
• Managing incidents on z/OS related issues
• z/OS performance monitoring and reporting
• Capable of planning and supporting Disaster recovery exercises
• Performance tuning & Development of operational procedures
• Experience with system indicators (logs, dumps, error) logs for pro-active management of system problems
• Installation and maintenance of ISV products (For z/OS)
• Ability to work with Developers in fixing issues
• Extremely familiar with IBM z/OS Upgrade
• Experience in Coordinating with Vendor to complete the upgrades
• Planning, installation, customization of z/Linux and guest operating system
• Ability to perform dump and restore of system data.
• Responsible for tolerating PTF maintenance for ISV products
Access management - onboarding and access provisioning
Key Responsibilities:
• Incident Management / Problem Management by performing problem analysis and resolution implementation
• Support maintenance release and major OS upgrades.
• Process client requests for system software modifications
• Review system indicators (logs, dumps, error) logs for pro-active management of system problems
• Work with operations to monitor, maintain and IPL systems to improve consistency and availability
• Monitor / Tune system performance and work with performance engineering and capacity teams
• Ensure availability and performance objectives, as required by clients and management, are maintained for operating systems and for system software components
• Implement appropriate tools and processes to automate repeated tasks
• Manage various license codes for infrastructure software.
• Capable of planning and supporting Disaster recovery exercises
• Performance tuning & Development of operational procedures
• Implement changes as needed to support other towers and day-to-day operations.
• Work with IBM and other Independent Software Vendors on a regular basis
• Provide regular management reports / analysis to senior management team regarding Incidents, Changes and requests
About Trident
Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we've specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M+ candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success.
Some of our recent awards include:
Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe. Received the TechServe Excellence award. Consistently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America Recognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority-Owned Businesses in 2022.
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