Z/OS architect required in GA (9+yrs exp. needed) - Hybrid

[Radha Venkatraman]

 

Dear friends,

 

Please respond with suitable profiles with contact details, visa copy, DL, Passport number and linkedin for the below urgent requirement.

 

Position: Z/OS architect(9+yrs exp. Needed)

Location: Atlanta, GA – Hybrid

Type: long term contract

Rate: open

Position summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced z/OS Architect to lead mainframe infrastructure initiatives, including hardware planning, data center migrations, and vendor coordination. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in IBM z/OS systems and mainframe architecture, with a strong ability to manage complex technical environments and drive operational excellence. Must have knowledge on IODF, IOCP designing and configuration, etc.

 

Required Skills:

• z/OS Administration

• Mainframe Architecture

• Data Center Migrations

• Hardware & Software Upgrade Coordination

• IODF, IOCP Designing Experience

 

Nice to Have Skills:

• Programming knowledge (REXX, COBOL, ASBMLR)

• ITIL principles and processes

 

Responsibilities:

• Lead mainframe hardware configuration (CPU/CEC, DASD, VTS/TAPE, HMC, FICON Directors)

• Manage hardware lifecycle planning, vendor coordination, and support activities

• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during data center migrations

• Provide ongoing support for mainframe hardware, including monitoring and maintenance

• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to ensure timely upgrades and repairs

• Design and implement z/OS data replication strategies

• Build and support LPARs, Parallel Sysplex, Coupling Facility, SSI Clusters, and GDPS environments

• Maintain and optimize mainframe infrastructure (zOS, zLinux, zVM, zTPF)

• Ensure compliance with IT policies, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans

• Review and improve existing IT hardware infrastructure

• Maintain hardware inventory and generate progress reports

• Provide leadership in testing, troubleshooting, and system optimization

• Evaluate technology risks and contribute to contract technical scopes

 

Qualifications:

• High Level of experience with IBM z/OS operating system (zOS 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1)

• Strong experience on z/OS Datacenter migrations

• Mainframe Architecture knowledge with building new environments

• Experience in coordinating with vendors to complete hardware and software upgrades

• Lead the mainframe hardware configuration (CPU/CEC, DASD, VTS/TAPE, HMC and FICON Directors), inclusive of hardware planning lifecycles, vendor engagement for upgrades, and product support of repair/maintenance actions

• Ability to address technical problem determination issues during Datacenter migrations

• Responsible for the ongoing support for all mainframe hardware, including monitoring, trouble shooting, problem resolution, and maintenance including escalation to vendors for service restoration and problem resolution

• Strong network architecture understanding

• Business knowledge and application understanding

• Knowledge on z/OS Data Replication Strategy and implementation

• Experience and understanding of mainframe LPAR builds, Parallel Sysplex, Coupling Facility, SSI Clusters and GDPS environments

• Knowledge z/OS MF configuration and setup

• Work experience with other mainframe architects and vendors, communicating project progress/status expectations, and reviewing deliverables

• Migration details sharing which includes server hardware, software, and operating systems data gathering

• Expertise in IOCP / IOCDS / IODF / HCD

• Knowledge of replication services, IBM Flash Copy, Global Copy, Global mirror, Metro Mirror, Dell-EMC replication

• Working knowledge of TAPE GRID Clusters and hardware VTS/TAPE sharing between Operating Systems

• Ability to navigate mainframe systems such as zOS, zLinux, zVM, and zTPF

• Support mainframe infrastructure computing, storage, storage fabric, resiliency, and disaster recovery solutions

• Expertise in stabilizing the mainframe complexes (zTPF, zOS, zVM, zLinux) by providing high quality technical expertise

• Ability to engage in highly technical IT discussions concerning installations, upgrades, maintenance, and support

• Provide high level leadership while coordinating testing, troubleshooting, and modification of the operating system to provide near 100% operating efficiency

• General knowledge and expertise in CEC, DASD, VTS, HMC and FICON and other hardware.

• Generate, publish and communicate project progress

• Assuring all IT activities are performed within the parameters of applicable compliance, codes, and regulations.

• Evaluating technology risks to develop disaster recovery and BCP

• Reviewer for technical scope in contract with client and subcontractor

• Maintain Hardware Inventory and submit reports

• Review existing IT Hardware Infrastructure upgrade path and align / identify opportunity for improvements

• Knowledge of ITIL principles and processes

• Programming capabilities and languages a plus (REXX/COBOL/ASBMLR/etc)

• Ability to make decisive and quick IT business decisions as necessary to meet company and customer SLA’s

• Have the technical ability and ambitious to take a project, run with it, and challenge yourself

 

Certifications Required:

Relevant z/OS Certification

Years of Experience:     9-12 Years of Experience

 

 

 

 

Regards,

Radha Venkatraman

Recruitment Lead
ReqRoute,Inc
Desk: 408-600-2008; Fax: 888-400-2698
Email: ra...@reqroute.com