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Mainframe Consultant

Job in McLean, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA
Listing for: PTR Global
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-27
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Systems Engineer, IT Infrastructure
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 120000 - 160000 USD Yearly USD 120000.00 160000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

W2 Opportunity | Senior Mainframe Infrastructure Engineer (z/OS Sys Prog) | McLean, VA (Hybrid)

Contract Duration: Through June 30, 2027

We're hiring a Senior Mainframe Infrastructure Engineer (z/OS Sys Prog) to support a leading mortgage client. This role is ideal for seasoned Mainframe System Programmers with strong expertise in z/OS infrastructure
, vendor management, and enterprise platform engineering. You'll play a critical role in maintaining a secure, resilient mainframe environment while supporting the client's long-term cloud migration strategy.

Must-Have Qualifications
  • 10+ years of Mainframe Programming / Systems Programming experience
  • Hands-on expertise supporting z/OS environments
  • Strong Mainframe Infrastructure and Platform Engineering experience
  • Experience with DB2, IMS, RACF, JCL, CICS, VSAM, TSO/ISPF, SQL, and z/OS
  • Knowledge of Mainframe Security and Compliance
  • Experience coordinating with vendors and cross-functional technical teams
  • Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and incident management skills

Mortgage or Financial Services experience is preferred but not required.

Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as the technical lead for the enterprise Mainframe Platform, supporting z/OS, IMS, DB2, RACF, Dell Storage, and CA Job Trac
    .
  • Govern infrastructure operations, system upgrades, maintenance, and sustainability initiatives.
  • Partner with managed service providers and internal engineering teams to coordinate infrastructure changes and resolve production issues.
  • Review and validate infrastructure changes, ensuring compliance with security, audit, and operational standards.
  • Support risk management, security compliance, and audit activities across the Mainframe environment.
  • Lead major incident resolution, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventive improvements.
  • Drive platform reliability while supporting the organization's Mainframe modernization and cloud migration roadmap.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with zSecure and CARLa
  • Knowledge of Mainframe security audits, baseline security compliance, and key management
  • Experience in highly regulated enterprise environments
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Interview Process
  • s2 Interview Round
  • lRound 2:
    Virtual or In-Person (for local candidates)
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