Hybrid Mainframe ZOS Architect

at Kyndryl

• Job title: Mainframe ZOS Architect
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Cloud
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Bangalore, India

About the role

• Mainframe Infrastructure Architect linking Kyndryl with clients, delivering technical solutions from start to finish. Seeking a tech leader to design and execute solutions in Mainframe systems.

Responsibilities

• As a Mainframe Infrastructure Architect, you are the key link between Kyndryl and our clients.
• You’re in a technical leadership role, uniting and guiding stakeholders from clients, governance, and project executives to delivery and sometimes even the vendors who work with the client.
• You’ll be there from the start of a project — understanding what’s needed and figuring out the best technical solution.
• And you’ll be there at the finish, delivering the right product on time and within budget.
• As an Infrastructure Architect, you’ll draw upon the full breadth of your talent and experience.
• This is a technical leadership role, so we want you to bring your vision, knowledge, and leadership to each project.
• To the client, you’re the subject matter expert – consulting early, gathering inputs, understanding what they need from our solution.
• You define what Kyndryl can do to meet this solution.
• You design the best solution for the job.
• And finally, you’re the tech leader for implementation.
• At Kyndryl we support all major cloud platforms, so you’ll get the chance to use everything you know – and then some.
• You’ll also become expert at knowing when and how to call on other SMEs outside your wheelhouse.
• Thinking your way around pre-existing limitations will grow your creativity and flexibility.
• You’ll learn a lot here, and if you want to work toward certifications there are plenty of opportunities.
• The rewards for all this are many. You’ll get to influence, create, and deliver something from start to finish. You will have the power to delight our clients.

Requirements

• 10+ Years Experience in Mainframe z/OS System Programming.
• Solid understanding of Data Center mainly Mainframe Systems, Storage, Networking & Security, Application & Databases.
• Deep understanding of z/OS operating system architecture and features.
• Deep knowledge of z/OS Facilities, Parallel Sysplex, GDPS.
• Act as support and domain expert for z/OS operating system and system components; provide direct technical support as needed in the planning, coordination, installation, implementation and testing of releases, upgrades, or changes to z/OS operating system, network, and component software.
• Primary support for assigned ISV products along with diagnose z/OS platform system and product issues and follow up with root cause analysis.
• Analyze performance issues while providing technical consultation and inquiries from the other IT technical teams.
• Support for new product installation and evaluation as needed.
• Participate in Disaster Recovery planning and tests as scheduled.
• Assume personal responsibility for resolving problems in most effective way possible within SLA reaching root cause and preventing problems
• Lead daily Operations meetings provided there are no P1 incidents running. Aid with identifying problem management trends.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Remote work options
• Professional development opportunities