Mainframe Enterprise Architect (zOS)  @ REMOTE. (Dallas, TX; Denver, CO)

• Dallas, TX, US
• Denver, CO, US
• Minneapolis, MN, US
• Phoenix, AZ, US
• Rochester, NY, US
• United, PA, US
• OR Remote
• Job description:
• Mainframe Enterprise Architect (zOS)
• Extremely familiar with IBM z/OS operating system
  • (OS 2.2, 2.3, 2.4,2.6)
• Strong Experience on z/OS Datacenter Migration
• 10+ years hands on Mainframe Architecture knowledge and building new  environment
• Experience in Coordinating with multiples Vendors and application teams to complete the upgrades
• Deep expertise on mainframe configuration and performance of DASD, VTL, TCP/IP, z14/15 hardware, coupling facilities. NTP time sources, etc.
• Addressing Technical Show-stoppers during Datacenter Migration
• Strong Network architecture understanding and integration to external systems (FTP, SFTP, MQ, Web services)
• Business knowledge and Application understanding
• Knowledge on z/OS Data Replication Strategy
• Experience in mainframe LPAR builds, cloning,
• Extensive Knowledge z/OS Mainframe configuration and setup
• Work Experience with other open systems architecture
• Experience with Microsoft Project, executive communication, project progress/status expectations, and reviewing deliverables
• Migration details sharing which includes server hardware, software, and operating systems data gathering
• Experience Data center migration projects
• Experience in leading mainframe upgrade projects from design to implementation
• Evaluate and review new mainframe, storage, network  physical and logical design requirements and correlate with the recommendations provided by architects/vendors and address any gaps, when necessary
• Review and certify the proposed project timelines and  estimates, milestones and deliverables out of the assessment phase
• Capture risk and gather the mitigation plan
• Technology discussions about installations, upgrades, and maintenance
• Coordinating the testing, troubleshooting, and modifying information systems so that they operate effectively
• Generate, publish and communicate Project progress
•  Assuring all IT activities are performed within the parameters of applicable compliance, codes, and regulations.
• Assist in writing the DR steps from storage replication process , IPL  and proper sequencing for DR the Evaluating technology risks in order to develop a disaster recovery process and testing
• Validate the archival or decommission plan existing mainframe
• Reviewer for technical scope in contract with client and subcontractor

• Technical Skills – z/OS, Parallel Sysplex, SMPE, RMF, SMF, WLM, Understanding of System z architecture, zOSMF

• An opportunity to be a part of a great culture, an awesome team, a challenging work environment, and some fun along the way!
• Apply today to learn more and be part of our Growth story.

Department: Scout
This is a full time position