Mainframe Modernization Expert
Core
Design, configure, and maintain modern z/OS subsystems (Java on z/OS, zCX, z/OS Connect) and implement security architecture for hybrid enterprise systems.
Role type
Senior IC mainframe modernization engineer
Builds
Modernized z/OS environments, containerized workloads, and centralized authentication infrastructure
Domain
Mainframe modernization, hybrid cloud, enterprise security
Required skills
z/OS administration, Java on z/OS (WebSphere Liberty), z/OS Container Extensions (zCX), z/OS Connect, RACF administration, LDAP integration, MFA configuration, system exits customization, Workload Automation (DWC)
Preferred skills
Mainframe monitoring tools, emerging mainframe technologies, hybrid cloud integration strategies
Technologies
IBM z/OS, IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty, IBM zCX, HCL Dynamic Workload Console (DWC), RACF, LDAP
Responsibilities
Implement and optimize Java on mainframe environments; Deploy and support zCX for containerized workloads; Design and implement LDAP directory solutions for centralized authentication; Configure MFA token logon and RACF integration; Participate in architecture focus groups to drive standards; Provide technical guidance to peer engineering teams
