Net2Source (N2S)
Mainframe z/OS Architect (Data Center, IODF/IOCP/IOCDS) -- REMOTE
Net2Source (N2S), Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
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$70.00/hr - $74.00/hr Direct message the job poster from Net2Source (N2S) Overview
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. Job location
Atlanta, GA 30339 (REMOTE) Job type
6+ months Contract 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 coordinating with vendors to complete hardware and software upgrades Lead the mainframe hardware configuration (CPU/CEC, DASD, VTS/TAPE, HMC and FICON Directors), including hardware planning lifecycles, vendor engagement for upgrades, and product support of repair/maintenance actions Ability to address technical problem determination issues during Datacenter migrations Ongoing support for all mainframe hardware, including monitoring, troubleshooting, problem resolution, and maintenance with vendor escalation Strong network architecture understanding Business knowledge and application understanding Knowledge on z/OS Data Replication Strategy and implementation Experience with mainframe LPAR builds, Parallel Sysplex, Coupling Facility, SSI Clusters and GDPS environments Knowledge of z/OS MF configuration and setup Work with other mainframe architects and vendors, communicating project progress/status and reviewing deliverables Migration details sharing including server hardware, software, and operating systems data gathering 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 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 identify opportunities for improvements Knowledge of ITIL principles and processes Programming capabilities and languages is a plus (REXX/COBOL/ASBMLR/etc) Ability to make decisive and quick IT decision to meet company and customer SLA Ambitious to take a project, run with it, and challenge yourself Why work with us
Why work with us -
At Net2Source, we believe everyone has an opportunity to lead. We see the importance of your perspective and your ability to create value. We want you to fit in—with an inclusive culture, focus on work-life fit and well-being, and a supportive, connected environment; but we also want you to stand out—with opportunities to have a strategic impact, innovate, and take necessary steps to make your mark. We help clients with new skilling, talent strategy, leadership development, employee experience, transformational change management and beyond. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Net2Source is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Awards and Accolades
America\'s Most Honored Businesses (Top 10%) Awarded by USPAAC for Fastest Growing Business in the US 12th Fastest Growing Staffing Company in USA by Staffing industry Analysts in the US (2020, 2019, 2020) Fastest 50 by NJ Biz (2020, 2019, 2020) INC 5000 Fastest growing for 8 consecutive years in a row (only 1.26% companies make it to this list) Top 100 by Dallas Business Journal (2020 and 2019) Proven Supplier of the Year by Workforce Logiq (2020 and 2019) 2019 Spirit of Alliance Award by Agile1 2018 Best of the Best Platinum Award by Agile1 2018 TechServe Alliance Excellence Awards Winner 2017 Best of the Best Gold Award by Agile1(Act1 Group) Thanks & Regards Sr. Technical Recruiter 201-365-4885 abhishek@net2source.com Seniority level
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$70.00/hr - $74.00/hr Direct message the job poster from Net2Source (N2S) Overview
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. Job location
Atlanta, GA 30339 (REMOTE) Job type
6+ months Contract 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 coordinating with vendors to complete hardware and software upgrades Lead the mainframe hardware configuration (CPU/CEC, DASD, VTS/TAPE, HMC and FICON Directors), including hardware planning lifecycles, vendor engagement for upgrades, and product support of repair/maintenance actions Ability to address technical problem determination issues during Datacenter migrations Ongoing support for all mainframe hardware, including monitoring, troubleshooting, problem resolution, and maintenance with vendor escalation Strong network architecture understanding Business knowledge and application understanding Knowledge on z/OS Data Replication Strategy and implementation Experience with mainframe LPAR builds, Parallel Sysplex, Coupling Facility, SSI Clusters and GDPS environments Knowledge of z/OS MF configuration and setup Work with other mainframe architects and vendors, communicating project progress/status and reviewing deliverables Migration details sharing including server hardware, software, and operating systems data gathering 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 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 identify opportunities for improvements Knowledge of ITIL principles and processes Programming capabilities and languages is a plus (REXX/COBOL/ASBMLR/etc) Ability to make decisive and quick IT decision to meet company and customer SLA Ambitious to take a project, run with it, and challenge yourself Why work with us
Why work with us -
At Net2Source, we believe everyone has an opportunity to lead. We see the importance of your perspective and your ability to create value. We want you to fit in—with an inclusive culture, focus on work-life fit and well-being, and a supportive, connected environment; but we also want you to stand out—with opportunities to have a strategic impact, innovate, and take necessary steps to make your mark. We help clients with new skilling, talent strategy, leadership development, employee experience, transformational change management and beyond. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Net2Source is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Awards and Accolades
America\'s Most Honored Businesses (Top 10%) Awarded by USPAAC for Fastest Growing Business in the US 12th Fastest Growing Staffing Company in USA by Staffing industry Analysts in the US (2020, 2019, 2020) Fastest 50 by NJ Biz (2020, 2019, 2020) INC 5000 Fastest growing for 8 consecutive years in a row (only 1.26% companies make it to this list) Top 100 by Dallas Business Journal (2020 and 2019) Proven Supplier of the Year by Workforce Logiq (2020 and 2019) 2019 Spirit of Alliance Award by Agile1 2018 Best of the Best Platinum Award by Agile1 2018 TechServe Alliance Excellence Awards Winner 2017 Best of the Best Gold Award by Agile1(Act1 Group) Thanks & Regards Sr. Technical Recruiter 201-365-4885 abhishek@net2source.com Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Contract Job function
Engineering, Information Technology, and Other Industries Industries
Staffing and Recruiting Information Services IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Net2Source (N2S) by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Architect” roles.
Atlanta, GA $115,000.00-$120,000.00 1 week ago Atlanta, GA $120,000.00-$150,000.00 1 month ago Principal Architect, Professional Services (PAM) Federal Atlanta, GA $160,000.00-$260,000.00 1 week ago Atlanta, GA $83,300.00-$180,000.00 2 weeks ago Atlanta Metropolitan Area $150,000.00-$180,000.00 3 days ago Technical Architect – Magento TA (contract) Lead Technical Engineer/Solution Architect (100% Remote/Contract) Enterprise Architect / Solution Executive (Large Deals) - US Remote IAM Technical Architect, Professional Services - Federal Atlanta, GA $135,000.00-$155,000.00 1 week ago Epic Application Architect - (Revenue Cycle) Atlanta, GA $40,000.00-$176,000.00 1 week ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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