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Mainframe System​/Network Architect; z​/OS

Job in South Naperville Area, Will County, Illinois, 60564, USA
Listing for: TechDigital Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-06
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Systems Engineer, Systems Administrator, IT Infrastructure, Disaster Recovery IT
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 - 130000 USD Yearly USD 90000.00 130000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Mainframe System / Network Architect (z/OS

What are the top 3 skills required for this role?

  • z/OS Architecture & Sysplex Integration
  • Mainframe Networking (SNA, VTAM, TCP/IP, OSA, OSPF)
  • Mainframe Infrastructure & Performance Engineering
  • Job Description / Responsibilities Mainframe Networking & Infrastructure
    • Manage and support Mainframe Networking Protocols: SNA, VTAM, TCP/IP
    • Configure and maintain OSA (Open System Adapter) networking interfaces
    • Strong understanding of Enterprise Network Infrastructure and Security
    • Knowledge of routing protocols such as Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
    • Manage z/OS network communications, connectivity, and performance optimization
    System Programming & Architecture Skills
    • Strong experience in z/OS System Programming and System z architecture
    • Expertise in Sysplex configuration, LPAR management, and system integration
    • Hands‑on with SMP/E, IOCP, HCD, PARMLIB, and system configurations
    • Install and maintain z/OS releases, RSU maintenance, and ISV products
    • Knowledge of JCL, utilities, batch and online processing environments
    Key Responsibilities
    • Lead installation, configuration, and upgrading of z/OS environments across development and production systems
    • Design and manage z/OS architecture, Sysplex integration, and CFRM policies
    • Handle hardware and software upgrade projects, including datacenter migration and exit planning
    • Perform performance analysis, tuning, capacity planning, and workload management (WLM)
    • Monitor system software access, performance, and resource utilization
    • Manage and maintain z/OS, JES3 environments and ISV software
    • Work closely with application teams to ensure production stability and issue resolution
    • Define and enforce security, access control, and software usage policies
    • Implement and validate backup, recovery, and disaster recovery (DR) procedures
    • Ensure high availability, system reliability, and environment stability
    • Support incident/problem determination and resolution within SLA timelines
    • Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to teams
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