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US IT Solutions Inc

Technical Support

Lansing, MI

$38K - $47K/yr

NEW CONTRACT DURATION: ASAP - January 5, 2018. Maintains, analyzes, troubleshoots, and repairs ... May write and update personal computer and mainframe application programs. Experience in automated ...

krg technology inc

VRO- Orchestrator

Jackson, MI · On-site

Contract Location : Jackson, MI Experience writing end-to-end workflows in JavaScript (this is the language used in vRO) Experience leveraging REST and SOAP API's (this is how a lot of non-native 3rd ...

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How much do contract mainframe jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract mainframe in Michigan is $46.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41.06 and $52.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a contract mainframe?

A Contract Mainframe job involves working on mainframe computer systems under a temporary or project-based contract. Professionals in this role typically handle tasks such as system maintenance, COBOL programming, database management, and performance optimization. These roles are common in industries like banking, healthcare, and government, where legacy mainframe systems are critical. Contractors may work remotely or on-site, depending on the employer's needs.

What do contract mainframe professionals do?

Contract Mainframe professionals are often brought in to support or upgrade legacy mainframe systems, handle batch processing jobs, develop and maintain COBOL programs, or assist with system integration initiatives. These roles typically involve troubleshooting critical issues, optimizing system performance, and working closely with other IT and business teams to ensure that mainframe operations align with organizational goals. Contractors may also be involved in mainframe migrations to modern platforms or data center consolidations. The work environment is often fast-paced and project-driven, requiring adaptability to rapidly changing requirements and timelines.

What skills and qualifications are needed for a contract mainframe?

To thrive as a Contract Mainframe professional, you need strong experience in mainframe technologies such as COBOL, JCL, CICS, and DB2, supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with tools like IBM z/OS, TSO/ISPF, and debugging or performance analysis software, as well as certifications like IBM Certified System Programmer, are highly beneficial. Excellent problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and adaptability stand out in this role due to the dynamic nature of contract engagements. These competencies are crucial for efficiently maintaining legacy systems, ensuring business continuity, and collaborating with IT and business stakeholders.

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Infographic showing various Contract Mainframe job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 56% Full Time, and 44% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $96,770 per year, or $46.5 per hour.

Data Center Architect

Procom Consultants Group

Dearborn, MI

Contractor

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

Company Description

Procom is a leading provider of professional IT services and staffing to businesses and governments in Canada.
With revenues over $500 million, the Branham Group has recognized Procom as the 3rd largest professional services firm in Canada and is now the largest "Canadian-Owned" IT staffing/consulting company.
Procom's areas of staffing expertise include:
Application Development
Project Management
Quality Assurance
Business/Systems Analysis
Datawarehouse & Business Intelligence
Infrastructure & Network Services
Risk Management & Compliance
Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
Security & Privacy
Specialties Contract Staffing (Staff Augmentation)
Permanent Placement (Staff Augmentation)
ICAP (Contractor Payroll)
Flextrack (Vendor Management System)

Job Description

Data Center Architect

On behalf of our client, Procom Services is searching for a Data Center Architect for a contract opportunity in Dearborn, MI.

Data Center Architect Job Details

Design the application services data center architecture for a major application migration project for a large manufacturing company to plan the transfer of applications from a legacy data center into a cutting edge technology data center. Provide architecture strategy for a hybrid cloud environment. Provide front line representation of the project to C-level executives. Analyze application portfolio to create application migration groups. Direct onshore and offshore teams to perform analysis, remediation, and application migration activities. Design the migration factory. Individual selected will be able to clearly demonstrate their acquired knowledge of data center architecture, data center operations and data center transformations to an expert level.

Data Center Architect Mandatory Skills

  • Experience developing data center migration strategy and key components of a data center migration
  • Experience designing and leading the transformation of large scale data center is required
  • Experienced working with C-level executives on project status, project vision, strategic direction and industry best practices
  • Experience with Pivotal and VMware solutions Experience managing 10+ member teams, define KPIs for the project activities, and measure the teams' progress against defined KPIs
  • Understanding of how to develop a service framework
  • Ability to provide expert strategic advice for cloud application development, cloud application deployment, designing a private cloud infrastructure, private versus public cloud options, virtualization, containerization, and DevOps
  • Ability to discover application characteristics of mainframe, midrange, and Wintel applications that will help define migration groups
  • Experience assessing applications and application architecture
  • Prepare a technical and architecture plan to achieve the stated goal and adjust the plans according to progress and interdependencies
  • Provide cross-vendor communication in a multi-vendor project
  • Experience with ITIL framework is required
  • Using problem-solving, critical thinking skills, and independent thinking to overcome challenges
  • Communicating in writing and verbally and with clarity
  • Accountability for meeting commitments and deadlines. Demonstrates principled leadership and sound business ethics; shows consistency among principles, values, and behavior; builds trust with others through own authenticity and follow-through on commitments.
  • Monitors progress of self and others and redirects efforts when goals are not being met.

Data Center Architect Start Date

ASAP

Data Center Architect Assignment Length

12+ months

Additional Information

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