San Antonio, TX · On-site
$42 - $54/hr
W2 ( direct candidate ) are preferred Sumamry * Ability to perform Mainframe Maintenance tasks including Patches, Security upgrades, OS upgrades, Cobol upgrades & IPL . * AR32 Test box patches. * MQ ...
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$42 - $54/hr
W2 ( direct candidate ) are preferred Sumamry * Ability to perform Mainframe Maintenance tasks including Patches, Security upgrades, OS upgrades, Cobol upgrades & IPL . * AR32 Test box patches. * MQ ...
Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Manager, Mainframe Applications ... Manage and prioritize enhancement, maintenance, and project work, including direct management of ...
Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Manager, Mainframe Applications ... Manage and prioritize enhancement, maintenance, and project work, including direct management of ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
Provision of technical support for Mainframe Networking issues during the normal working day and ... TCP/IP and associated products/protocols SNA, VTAM, APPN/Enterprise Extender Connect Direct and ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
Provision of technical support for Mainframe Networking issues during the normal working day and ... TCP/IP and associated products/protocols SNA, VTAM, APPN/Enterprise Extender Connect Direct and ...
Senior Mainframe Support Analyst Location: San Bernardino, CA Durataion: 10+ Role Summary The ... Direct file transfers between systems and support batch file movements. Automation & Continuous ...
Senior Mainframe Support Analyst Location: San Bernardino, CA Durataion: 10+ Role Summary The ... Direct file transfers between systems and support batch file movements. Automation & Continuous ...
Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Manager, Mainframe Applications ... Manage and prioritize enhancement, maintenance, and project work, including direct management of ...
Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Manager, Mainframe Applications ... Manage and prioritize enhancement, maintenance, and project work, including direct management of ...
$51.25 - $65.25/hr
MAINFRAME NETWORK SYSTEMS ENGINEER (MID TO SENIOR LEAD LEVEL) MAINFRAME**TCP-IP**VTAM**Z/OS HYBRID ... CONNECT DIRECT * ISPF/TSO * LPAR COMMUNICATION * ROUTING PROTOCOLS, FIREWALL ~Company is unable to ...
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$51.25 - $65.25/hr
MAINFRAME NETWORK SYSTEMS ENGINEER (MID TO SENIOR LEAD LEVEL) MAINFRAME**TCP-IP**VTAM**Z/OS HYBRID ... CONNECT DIRECT * ISPF/TSO * LPAR COMMUNICATION * ROUTING PROTOCOLS, FIREWALL ~Company is unable to ...
Raleigh, NC · On-site
Direct Client Complete Description: The successful candidate will have advanced programming skills and current mainframe administration. This will enable the candidate to be able to code in a variety ...
Raleigh, NC · On-site
Direct Client Complete Description: The successful candidate will have advanced programming skills and current mainframe administration. This will enable the candidate to be able to code in a variety ...
$43 - $55.25/hr
Mainframe Assembler Developer Location: Addison, TX or Charlotte, NC- Hybrid Employment type: W2 ... Direct (NDM) * ISPW (or equivalent change management tools) * CA7 scheduling * TSO / ISPF ...
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Mainframe Assembler Developer Location: Addison, TX or Charlotte, NC- Hybrid Employment type: W2 ... Direct (NDM) * ISPW (or equivalent change management tools) * CA7 scheduling * TSO / ISPF ...
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Plano, TX · On-site
$45.75 - $59/hr
Participating in self-directed learning activities aimed at developing deep expertise within ... Desired Mainframe Technical Skills & Experience * Additional experience in one or more of the ...
Plano, TX · On-site
$45.75 - $59/hr
Participating in self-directed learning activities aimed at developing deep expertise within ... Desired Mainframe Technical Skills & Experience * Additional experience in one or more of the ...
Birmingham, AL · On-site
$51.50 - $65.50/hr
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Managed file transfer applications such as Connect Direct * Mainframe print delivery (Infoprint) * Hypersockets and Shared Memory communication * Service Now experience This position is currently ...
Birmingham, AL · On-site
$51.50 - $65.50/hr
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Managed file transfer applications such as Connect Direct * Mainframe print delivery (Infoprint) * Hypersockets and Shared Memory communication * Service Now experience This position is currently ...
Wilmington, DE · On-site
$47.50 - $61.25/hr
... ))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id="request-6a74975d-6230-83e8-804d-f71908b1f283-42" data-turn-id ... Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, test, and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL ...
Wilmington, DE · On-site
$47.50 - $61.25/hr
... ))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id="request-6a74975d-6230-83e8-804d-f71908b1f283-42" data-turn-id ... Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, test, and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL ...
Birmingham, AL · On-site
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At Regions, the Mainframe Systems Engineer installs and maintains mainframe operating systems ... Make changes as directed by application aevelopers to CICS environments dynamically and to CSD ...
Birmingham, AL · On-site
$51.50 - $65.50/hr
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At Regions, the Mainframe Systems Engineer installs and maintains mainframe operating systems ... Make changes as directed by application aevelopers to CICS environments dynamically and to CSD ...
New York, NY · On-site
... ))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id="request-6a74975d-6230-83e8-804d-f71908b1f283-40" data-turn-id ... This role involves developing, maintaining, modernizing, and integrating legacy mainframe ...
New York, NY · On-site
... ))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id="request-6a74975d-6230-83e8-804d-f71908b1f283-40" data-turn-id ... This role involves developing, maintaining, modernizing, and integrating legacy mainframe ...
Plano, TX · On-site
$45.75 - $59/hr
Participating in self-directed learning activities aimed at developing deep expertise within ... Desired Mainframe Technical Skills & Experience * Additional experience in one or more of the ...
Plano, TX · On-site
$45.75 - $59/hr
Participating in self-directed learning activities aimed at developing deep expertise within ... Desired Mainframe Technical Skills & Experience * Additional experience in one or more of the ...
Woodlawn, MD · On-site
$51 - $65.50/hr
Job Title- Sr. Mainframe Developer Project Location - Woodlawn, MD (5 days per week onsite ... All other duties as assigned or directed.? Requirements * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science ...
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Woodlawn, MD · On-site
$51 - $65.50/hr
Job Title- Sr. Mainframe Developer Project Location - Woodlawn, MD (5 days per week onsite ... All other duties as assigned or directed.? Requirements * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science ...
Birmingham, AL · On-site
$51.50 - $65.50/hr
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At Regions, the Mainframe Systems Engineer installs and maintains mainframe operating systems ... Make changes as directed by application aevelopers to CICS environments dynamically and to CSD ...
Birmingham, AL · On-site
$51.50 - $65.50/hr
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At Regions, the Mainframe Systems Engineer installs and maintains mainframe operating systems ... Make changes as directed by application aevelopers to CICS environments dynamically and to CSD ...
Orlando, FL · On-site
$110 - $190/hr
MAINFRAME NETWORK SYSTEMS ENGINEER (MID TO SENIOR LEAD LEVEL) MAINFRAME**TCP-IP**VTAM**Z/OS HYBRID ... CONNECT DIRECT * ISPF/TSO * LPAR COMMUNICATION * ROUTING PROTOCOLS, FIREWALL ~Company is unable to ...
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Orlando, FL · On-site
$110 - $190/hr
MAINFRAME NETWORK SYSTEMS ENGINEER (MID TO SENIOR LEAD LEVEL) MAINFRAME**TCP-IP**VTAM**Z/OS HYBRID ... CONNECT DIRECT * ISPF/TSO * LPAR COMMUNICATION * ROUTING PROTOCOLS, FIREWALL ~Company is unable to ...
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Mainframe System Engineer / Admin Direct Client Requirement ) Location: Roseland, NJ (100% Remote Role) Contract : C2C Description: Responsible for the operations of secure and highly available ...
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Mainframe System Engineer / Admin Direct Client Requirement ) Location: Roseland, NJ (100% Remote Role) Contract : C2C Description: Responsible for the operations of secure and highly available ...
Raleigh, NC · On-site
$47.75 - $61.25/hr
Direct Client Required skills: DB2 (Z/OS) application Programming including knowledge of DB2 SQLs CICS application Programming Mainframe technologies (Cobol, CICS, JCL, DB2, Zeke, X/PTR) Experience ...
Raleigh, NC · On-site
$47.75 - $61.25/hr
Direct Client Required skills: DB2 (Z/OS) application Programming including knowledge of DB2 SQLs CICS application Programming Mainframe technologies (Cobol, CICS, JCL, DB2, Zeke, X/PTR) Experience ...
$66.65/hr
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We are hiring Mainframe Developer $66.50 for a Contract position in Torrance, CA CALL US NOW for ... Direct Deposit - Flex Spending Plan - Voluntary Life, AD&D, STD or LTD plans
$66.65/hr
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We are hiring Mainframe Developer $66.50 for a Contract position in Torrance, CA CALL US NOW for ... Direct Deposit - Flex Spending Plan - Voluntary Life, AD&D, STD or LTD plans
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$44.06 - $49.72
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$49.72 - $55.38
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$55.38 - $61.04
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A Mainframe Director is responsible for overseeing the operation, maintenance, and security of an organization's mainframe computing environment. They manage teams of system administrators, ensure high availability and performance, and develop strategic plans for system upgrades and integrations. The role involves coordinating with IT leadership to align mainframe operations with business goals while ensuring compliance with security and regulatory requirements.
A Mainframe Director typically oversees the overall health and performance of mainframe environments, managing a team of system administrators and engineers. Daily tasks may include reviewing system performance metrics, scheduling maintenance or upgrades, coordinating with IT leadership on strategic initiatives, and ensuring compliance with security policies. The role often involves troubleshooting high-impact incidents, leading project meetings, and communicating with stakeholders across business units. Effective Mainframe Directors also engage in capacity planning and roadmap development to align mainframe capabilities with evolving business needs.
To thrive as a Mainframe Director, you need deep expertise in mainframe technologies, enterprise IT infrastructure management, and extensive experience leading technical teams, usually with a relevant bachelor's degree or higher. Familiarity with IBM z/OS systems, enterprise resource planning (ERP) tools, security frameworks, and certifications like IBM Certified System Administrator are highly valuable. Outstanding leadership, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills help in overseeing complex projects and motivating multidisciplinary teams. These combined capabilities are crucial for ensuring operational reliability, optimizing system performance, and driving business continuity in large organizations reliant on mainframe operations.
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