Mainframe Security Architect

1 week ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Software International Full time $69,200 - $83,200 per year


Software International (SI) supplies technical talent to a variety of Fortune 100/500/1000 and other companies in Canada/US.

We are currently hiring for a Mainframe Security Architect for our global IT infratructure consulting client.

Location: Canada , EST - remote

Rate: $110-130/hr CAD C2C

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 6 months initially, then multiple month extensions

Job Role & Responsibility: Mainframe Security Architect

Candidate Requirements:

· Primary role: Mainframe Security System ACF2 & RACF SME/Architect

· Will have a strong understanding of Mainframe software and hardware specifically a minimum 8 years experience as a z/OS System Programmer

· Will possess strong people management and interpersonal communications

· Will be able to act as a bridge between client and Kyndryl Sales, Proposal Managers, Project Managers, System Programmers and Infrastructure Specialists

· Will be able to act as technical lead in resolving difficult problems

· Will be able to work with little or no supervision

· Will be able to handle multiple tasks, across potentially multiple projects

· Will be able to work off hours when required

· Will be able to accurately document technical artifacts

· Has a proven track record of achieving win/win scenarios In addition, ideal (preferred)

SMP/E and system utilities, ACF2, RACF, IO Gen (HCD), Assembler Language knowledge and ability to develop, maintain and deploy Assembler code, BMC & IBM Scheduler software, TSO, ISPF, understanding of problem & change, management (eESM experience is an asset), Install and support program products, installing simple to complex (tape management, job scheduling) products, JES2 and JES3 advance skills

Diagnostic skills: PD (problem determination), IPCS, LOGREC

Understand of SYSPLEX concepts, familiarity with CPU keys (ordering, applying), experience working with vendors (IBM and others)

Candidate will:

· Ideally be bilingual (English, French)

· Be a creative thinker, able to think outside of the box

· Be an engaging and influential personality that can win the trust of clients & fellow colleagues

· Have experience with the following major z/OS subsystems: CICS, IMS, MQ and DB2

· Have a passion for identifying and growing business opportunities

Other Skills:

  • Independent
  • Adaptation to standard, client change management process
  • Create & update documentation
  • working in a virtual team environment, communicate with peers across the country

Responsibilities:

· Work with client, sales, proposal managers and vendors to architect solutions

· Work with internal Mainframe system programmers and Project Managers and client to deliver architected solutions

· Document solutions including roadmaps, design documents, diagrams and project plans, using relevant documentation tools including Word, Visio, MS Project and/or PowerPoint

· Work closely with various teams to gather business and technical requirements

· Perform and Balance tasks on multiple concurrent projects across multiple customers

· Mediate and manage architectural conditions including those that are contractually required

· Educate, mentor and coach teams in applying architectural techniques


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