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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Mainframe Architect - IBM Z / Mainframe Infrastructure - **Company:** Bright Vision Technologies - **Location:** Albany, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $135,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Customer Information Control System (CICS), COBOL (Programming Language), IBM DB2, Disaster Recovery, IBM Parallel Sysplex, Job Control Language (JCL), IBM Mainframe, Rexx (Programming Language), IBM System Z, Mainframes, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, Virtual Storage Access Methods, Z/OS, Cloud Platform System, System Availability, IT Architecture, SAP Ariba - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us75ff1dc3b7802f2e936456432daf0010 ## About the Role The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience designing, supporting, and optimizing enterprise Mainframe environments, with strong knowledge of IBM Z hardware, z/OS, LPAR, HMC, CPC, PR/SM, Sysplex, and related Mainframe infrastructure technologies. A strong understanding of Mainframe application development environments, including COBOL, CICS, DB2, and JCL, is highly desirable. This position is best suited for a senior Mainframe infrastructure or systems architect who also understands the application side of the Mainframe environment., * 10+ years of experience working with enterprise Mainframe environments. * Strong Core Mainframe Hardware / Infrastructure experience. * Hands-on experience with IBM Z, IBM zSystems, zSeries, or System z platforms. * Strong knowledge of z/OS architecture and Mainframe systems. * Hands-on experience with several of the following: * LPAR * HMC * CPC * PR/SM * Sysplex / Parallel Sysplex * GDPS * IOCP / HCD * Mainframe capacity planning * Hardware upgrades and migrations * High availability and disaster recovery * Strong architecture, systems engineering, troubleshooting, and technical leadership skills. * Ability to work with both Mainframe infrastructure and application teams. Preferred Qualifications * Strong understanding or prior hands-on experience with COBOL, CICS, DB2, JCL, IMS, VSAM, or REXX. * Experience with Mainframe modernization or transformation initiatives. * Experience integrating Mainframe systems with distributed or cloud environments. * Banking, financial services, insurance, or other large enterprise experience. * Experience working in large-scale, highly available production Mainframe environments. * IBM Z / z/OS certifications are a plus. Important Core Mainframe Hardware / IBM Z Infrastructure experience is a key requirement for this position. Candidates whose experience is limited primarily to COBOL, CICS, DB2, JCL, or Mainframe application development may not be a suitable fit. ## Description We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Architect with a strong background in Core Mainframe Hardware, IBM Z / zSystems, and Mainframe Infrastructure Architecture., * Provide architecture and technical leadership for enterprise IBM Mainframe environments. * Design, evaluate, and support IBM Z / zSystems Mainframe infrastructure and hardware environments. * Work with z/OS, LPAR, HMC, CPC, PR/SM, Sysplex, and Parallel Sysplex environments. * Participate in Mainframe hardware upgrades, migrations, platform modernization, and infrastructure transformation initiatives. * Support capacity planning, performance optimization, availability, resiliency, and disaster recovery initiatives. * Analyze current Mainframe architecture and recommend improvements to scalability, reliability, and performance. * Collaborate with Mainframe application development, infrastructure, operations, security, and enterprise architecture teams. * Provide technical guidance on Mainframe platform capabilities, architecture standards, and infrastructure best practices. * Support integration between Mainframe environments and distributed/cloud-based platforms. * Troubleshoot complex Mainframe infrastructure and platform-level issues and provide appropriate technical solutions. * Prepare technical documentation, architecture diagrams, standards, and recommendations. ## Related Videos - [Data Fabric in Action - How to enhance a Stock Trading App with ML and Data Virtualization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/253-data-fabric-in-action-how-to-enhance-a-stock-trading-app-with-ml-and-data-virtualization) - [".Net is too slow" was not an option](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100176-net-is-too-slow-was-not-an-option) - [Building with IBM Bob](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100275-building-with-ibm-bob) - [Cloud as the new mainframe: why the cloud hype does not reflect the dev reality](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/797-cloud-as-the-new-mainframe-why-the-cloud-hype-does-not-reflect-the-dev-reality) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Software Developer Salary in Switzerland [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/215-software-developer-salary-in-switzerland-2023) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know)