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IBM Mainframe Engineer with migration experience

Job Summary

We are seeking an IBM Mainframe Engineer with expertise in data center migration, consolidation, and modernization. This role is responsible for planning, executing, and optimizing mainframe migrations while ensuring high availability, minimal downtime, and data integrity. The ideal candidate will work with cross-functional teams to transition mainframe workloads from on-premise to new data center locations or cloud-hosted mainframes while adhering to industry best practices.

Experience
: 5+ years of relevant experience

Onshore, US
Mode of work: Remote; Needs to travel to client site when required by the client. Work Time Zone: EST or CST

Detailed Job Description

System Management: Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of mainframe hardware, software, and operating systems.
Performance Monitoring: Monitor system performance and ensure optimal operation by identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks.
Security Management: Implement and maintain robust security protocols to protect mainframe systems from unauthorized access and cyber threats.
Backup and Recovery: Develop and manage backup and recovery procedures to ensure data integrity and availability in case of system failures.
Storage Management: Manage and maintain Mainframe Storage Arrays and File Systems including Virtual Tape systems and subsystems.
Problem Resolution: Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to mainframe systems, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption to business operations.
Capacity Planning: Conduct capacity planning and forecasting to ensure the mainframe environment can handle current and future workloads efficiently.
Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, procedures, and changes for reference and compliance purposes.
Support: Provide technical support and guidance to other IT staff and users regarding mainframe-related issues and queries.

Key Responsibilities
1. Data Center Migration Planning & Execution

Lead end-to-end migration of IBM mainframes from legacy data centers to new on-premise or cloud-based environments.
Develop mainframe workload migration strategies, including LPAR, data replication, and application transition.
Perform impact analysis, risk assessments, and dependency mapping before migration.
Implement cutover plans, rollback strategies, and failover testing to minimize downtime.

2. Mainframe Infrastructure Setup & Configuration

Configure and optimize IBM zSeries (z/OS, z/VM, z/Linux) environments in the new data

center.
Manage LPAR provisioning, network segmentation, and workload balancing post-migration.
Tune system parameters, workload scheduling, and CPU resource allocation to maintain

performance.
Ensure successful integration of migrated workloads with existing applications and

databases
.
3. Storage & Data Migration
Perform high-volume data migrations using tools like IBM DataMover, DFSMS, and SRDF/EMC storage replication.
Manage tape backup, virtual tape systems (VTS), and storage tiering for migration efficiency.
Ensure DB2, IMS, and VSAM databases are securely migrated with minimal data loss.
Conduct pre- and post-migration data integrity checks.

4. Network & Security Compliance in Migration

Implement mainframe network reconfiguration post-migration (TCP/IP, SNA, VTAM, OSA).
Maintain RACF security policies during and after migration to ensure role-based access

control (RBAC) compliance
.
Ensure encryption of in-transit and at-rest data meets regulatory standards (ISO 27001, PCI-

DSS, GDPR).
Work with security teams to implement firewall rules, VPN access, and multi-factor

authentication (MFA)
for remote mainframe users. 5. Performance Optimization & Troubleshooting
Monitor CPU, memory, and storage utilization before, during, and after migration.
Use tools like IBM OMEGAMON, MainView, and Splunk for performance tracking and issue

detection.
Optimize batch job execution, scheduling, and workload distribution post-migration.
Troubleshoot CICS, DB2, MQ Series, and COBOL application performance issues related to

migration.

6. Disaster Recovery (DR) & High Availability

Implement DR and failover mechanisms in the new data center.
Conduct disaster recovery tests (DR drills) and failover validation to ensure business

continuity.
Integrate mainframe workloads with cloud-based DR solutions (IBM Cloud, AWS, Azure).

7. Documentation & Post-Migration Support

Create runbooks, system configuration documentation, and migration reports.
Document troubleshooting guides and knowledge base articles for ongoing support.
Train internal teams on mainframe operations in the new data center environment.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in IBM mainframe operations, with 3+ years in data center migration

projects
.
Proven expertise in z/OS, CICS, DB2, IMS, RACF, JCL, and MQ Series.
Experience in data migration, workload balancing, and post-migration tuning.

Certifications (Preferred but Not Mandatory)

IBM Certified System Administrator z/OS
IBM Certified Database Administrator DB2
ITIL Foundation Certification (for change management in migrations)
AWS/Azure Certified Cloud Practitioner (if cloud-hosted mainframe migration is required)

Technical Skills

Mainframe Platforms: IBM zSeries, z/OS, z/VM, z/Linux
Storage & Backup: DFSMS, HSM, SRDF, Tape Backup, VTS, DataMover
Networking & Security: TCP/IP, VTAM, OSA, RACF, MFA, Firewall Configurations
Database & Applications: DB2, IMS, VSAM, MQ Series, COBOL, JCL
Monitoring & Performance: IBM OMEGAMON, MainView, Splunk, CA-7 Job Scheduler
Automation & Scripting: REXX, CLIST, Python for mainframe automation

General Skills

Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Ability to work independently and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and mentoring

junior mainframe engineers

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Nestor Technologies

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IBM Mainframe Engineer with migration experience

Job Summary

We are seeking an IBM Mainframe Engineer with expertise in data center migration, consolidation, and modernization. This role is responsible for planning, executing, and optimizing mainframe migrations while ensuring high availability, minimal downtime, and data integrity. The ideal candidate will work with cross-functional teams to transition mainframe workloads from on-premise to new data center locations or cloud-hosted mainframes while adhering to industry best practices.

Experience
: 5+ years of relevant experience

Onshore, US
Mode of work: Remote; Needs to travel to client site when required by the client. Work Time Zone: EST or CST

Detailed Job Description

System Management: Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of mainframe hardware, software, and operating systems. 
Performance Monitoring: Monitor system performance and ensure optimal operation by identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks. 
Security Management: Implement and maintain robust security protocols to protect mainframe systems from unauthorized access and cyber threats. 
Backup and Recovery: Develop and manage backup and recovery procedures to ensure data integrity and availability in case of system failures. 
Storage Management: Manage and maintain Mainframe Storage Arrays and File Systems including Virtual Tape systems and subsystems. 
Problem Resolution: Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to mainframe systems, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption to business operations. 
Capacity Planning: Conduct capacity planning and forecasting to ensure the mainframe environment can handle current and future workloads efficiently. 
Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, procedures, and changes for reference and compliance purposes. 
Support: Provide technical support and guidance to other IT staff and users regarding mainframe-related issues and queries.

Key Responsibilities
1. Data Center Migration Planning & Execution

Lead end-to-end migration of IBM mainframes from legacy data centers to new on-premise or cloud-based environments. 
Develop mainframe workload migration strategies, including LPAR, data replication, and application transition. 
Perform impact analysis, risk assessments, and dependency mapping before migration. 
Implement cutover plans, rollback strategies, and failover testing to minimize downtime.

2. Mainframe Infrastructure Setup & Configuration

Configure and optimize IBM zSeries (z/OS, z/VM, z/Linux) environments in the new data

center. 
Manage LPAR provisioning, network segmentation, and workload balancing post-migration. 
Tune system parameters, workload scheduling, and CPU resource allocation to maintain

performance. 
Ensure successful integration of migrated workloads with existing applications and

databases
.
3. Storage & Data Migration 
Perform high-volume data migrations using tools like IBM DataMover, DFSMS, and SRDF/EMC storage replication. 
Manage tape backup, virtual tape systems (VTS), and storage tiering for migration efficiency. 
Ensure DB2, IMS, and VSAM databases are securely migrated with minimal data loss. 
Conduct pre- and post-migration data integrity checks.

4. Network & Security Compliance in Migration

Implement mainframe network reconfiguration post-migration (TCP/IP, SNA, VTAM, OSA). 
Maintain RACF security policies during and after migration to ensure role-based access

control (RBAC) compliance
. 
Ensure encryption of in-transit and at-rest data meets regulatory standards (ISO 27001, PCI-

DSS, GDPR). 
Work with security teams to implement firewall rules, VPN access, and multi-factor

authentication (MFA) 
for remote mainframe users. 5. Performance Optimization & Troubleshooting 
Monitor CPU, memory, and storage utilization before, during, and after migration. 
Use tools like IBM OMEGAMON, MainView, and Splunk for performance tracking and issue

detection. 
Optimize batch job execution, scheduling, and workload distribution post-migration. 
Troubleshoot CICS, DB2, MQ Series, and COBOL application performance issues related to

migration.

6. Disaster Recovery (DR) & High Availability

Implement DR and failover mechanisms in the new data center. 
Conduct disaster recovery tests (DR drills) and failover validation to ensure business

continuity. 
Integrate mainframe workloads with cloud-based DR solutions (IBM Cloud, AWS, Azure).

7. Documentation & Post-Migration Support

Create runbooks, system configuration documentation, and migration reports. 
Document troubleshooting guides and knowledge base articles for ongoing support. 
Train internal teams on mainframe operations in the new data center environment.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 
5+ years of experience in IBM mainframe operations, with 3+ years in data center migration

projects
. 
Proven expertise in z/OS, CICS, DB2, IMS, RACF, JCL, and MQ Series. 
Experience in data migration, workload balancing, and post-migration tuning.

Certifications (Preferred but Not Mandatory)

IBM Certified System Administrator  z/OS 
IBM Certified Database Administrator  DB2 
ITIL Foundation Certification (for change management in migrations) 
AWS/Azure Certified Cloud Practitioner (if cloud-hosted mainframe migration is required)

Technical Skills

Mainframe Platforms: IBM zSeries, z/OS, z/VM, z/Linux 
Storage & Backup: DFSMS, HSM, SRDF, Tape Backup, VTS, DataMover 
Networking & Security: TCP/IP, VTAM, OSA, RACF, MFA, Firewall Configurations 
Database & Applications: DB2, IMS, VSAM, MQ Series, COBOL, JCL 
Monitoring & Performance: IBM OMEGAMON, MainView, Splunk, CA-7 Job Scheduler 
Automation & Scripting: REXX, CLIST, Python for mainframe automation

General Skills

Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities 
Excellent communication and documentation skills 
Ability to work independently and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and mentoring

junior mainframe engineers

NOTE: email is the best way to reach me

Raja

Nestor Technologies

email:

raja@nestortechnologies.com

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