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# Enterprise Architect - IBM z/OS

- **Company:** Systemtec, Inc.
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $203,840.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Mainframes, Virtual Tape Library, Z/OS, Data Storage Management, Information Technology, Data Management
- **Published:** September 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a945d6af4f7f1a2a

## About the Role

* Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to provide sponsorship or work with Third-Party agencies.
 * Bachelor's degree in a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience; six additional years of applicable experience may substitute for the degree.
 * 9+ years of related IT experience, including at least 2 years in corporate planning or strategic development, which may be concurrent.
 * Extensive hands-on experience with IBM z/OS storage administration and enterprise storage environments.
 * Experience creating storage utilization and management reports, initializing and configuring DASD devices, and performing DFSMSdss dump and restore operations.
 * Strong experience with SMS client routines, ISMF, HSM configuration and administration, SMS storage group monitoring, and RMM administration.
 * Ability to support technical architecture, strategic planning, infrastructure improvement, and modernization initiatives.
 * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.
 * CMS / C2 Public Trust clearance is required.

Preferred Skills/Experience of the Enterprise Architect:

 * Master's degree in a related discipline.
 * 11+ years of related IT experience and 4+ years of corporate planning or strategic development experience.
 * Familiarity with Dino Software T-REX and UDM, Luminex Mainframe Virtual Tape, IBM TDMF for z/OS, Dell EMC PowerMax/SRDF, and zEDC.

## Description

* Design, administer, and optimize IBM z/OS storage environments to support reliable enterprise operations.
 * Manage DASD, SMS, HSM, RMM, and related storage resources while monitoring utilization, capacity, and performance.
 * Develop, validate, and maintain SMS configurations and storage management processes using ISMF and related tools.
 * Execute DFSMSdss backup and recovery activities, including full-volume and logical dataset operations.
 * Provide architectural guidance and contribute to strategic technology planning, modernization, automation, and infrastructure improvement efforts.
 * Collaborate with operations and technical teams to resolve complex issues, improve service reliability, and document technical standards and solutions.