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Palnar

Mainframe, Network Systems Programmer

$56.25 - $71.75/hr

Our focus will be on assessing all connections to and from the mainframe, enabling encryption, and supporting application adoption. * Partner with mainframe security team to identify and assist with ...

Deloitte

Mainframe Developer

Lansing, MI · Hybrid

$49.75 - $64/hr

As an experienced Mainframe Developer ,you will have the ability to share new ideas and collaborate ... Team members focus on delivering services to clients, without additional expectations related to ...

Deloitte

Mainframe Developer

Jersey City, NJ · Hybrid

$51.25 - $65.75/hr

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Deloitte

Mainframe Developer

Dallas, TX · Hybrid

$48.50 - $62.25/hr

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Deloitte

Mainframe Developer

Fort Worth, TX · Hybrid

$47 - $60.50/hr

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Deloitte

Mainframe Developer

Omaha, NE · Hybrid

$46.75 - $60.25/hr

As an experienced Mainframe Developer ,you will have the ability to share new ideas and collaborate ... Team members focus on delivering services to clients, without additional expectations related to ...

Deloitte

Mainframe Developer

Hartford, CT · Hybrid

$49.50 - $63.50/hr

As an experienced Mainframe Developer ,you will have the ability to share new ideas and collaborate ... Team members focus on delivering services to clients, without additional expectations related to ...

Deloitte

Mainframe Developer

Rochester, NY · Hybrid

$48.25 - $62.25/hr

As an experienced Mainframe Developer ,you will have the ability to share new ideas and collaborate ... Team members focus on delivering services to clients, without additional expectations related to ...

Virtusa Corporation

Mainframe Developer

New York, NY · On-site

$53.50 - $69/hr

... Micro Focus Unit Testing Framework 2. Awareness on Deploying COBOL Applications Command Handson in ISPF command/Utilities and Scheduling tool ( CA7, control-M) DB2 DB2(Cobol with db2 programming ...

Deloitte

Mainframe Developer

Saint Louis, MO · Hybrid

$47.75 - $61.25/hr

As an experienced Mainframe Developer ,you will have the ability to share new ideas and collaborate ... Team members focus on delivering services to clients, without additional expectations related to ...

Deloitte

Mainframe Developer

San Francisco, CA · Hybrid

$57.75 - $74.25/hr

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Deloitte

Mainframe Developer

Costa Mesa, CA · Hybrid

$52.50 - $67.50/hr

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Deloitte

Mainframe Developer

Cincinnati, OH · Hybrid

$47 - $60.50/hr

As an experienced Mainframe Developer ,you will have the ability to share new ideas and collaborate ... Team members focus on delivering services to clients, without additional expectations related to ...

Deloitte

Mainframe Developer

Grand Rapids, MI · Hybrid

$47 - $60.50/hr

As an experienced Mainframe Developer ,you will have the ability to share new ideas and collaborate ... Team members focus on delivering services to clients, without additional expectations related to ...

Deloitte

Mainframe Developer

Tempe, AZ · Hybrid

$47 - $60.25/hr

As an experienced Mainframe Developer ,you will have the ability to share new ideas and collaborate ... Team members focus on delivering services to clients, without additional expectations related to ...

Deloitte

Mainframe Developer

Boston, MA · Hybrid

$53.25 - $68.50/hr

As an experienced Mainframe Developer ,you will have the ability to share new ideas and collaborate ... Team members focus on delivering services to clients, without additional expectations related to ...

Deloitte

Mainframe Developer

New York, NY · Hybrid

$53.50 - $69/hr

As an experienced Mainframe Developer ,you will have the ability to share new ideas and collaborate ... Team members focus on delivering services to clients, without additional expectations related to ...

Deloitte

Mainframe Developer

Atlanta, GA · Hybrid

$47 - $60.50/hr

As an experienced Mainframe Developer ,you will have the ability to share new ideas and collaborate ... Team members focus on delivering services to clients, without additional expectations related to ...

Deloitte

Mainframe Developer

San Jose, CA · Hybrid

$57.50 - $73.75/hr

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As of Jun 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for mainframe focus in the United States is $53.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47.12 and $60.58 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Mainframe Focus professional?

A Mainframe Focus professional specializes in working with IBM mainframe systems, particularly using the Focus programming language. They are responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing applications and reports that run on mainframe platforms, often for large organizations such as banks or government agencies. Their expertise includes data processing, batch jobs, and ensuring the reliability and performance of mission-critical systems. Mainframe Focus professionals play a key role in supporting legacy systems that are vital to many enterprises.

What are some typical challenges faced by professionals working in mainframe-focused roles, and how can they be addressed?

Mainframe-focused professionals often encounter challenges related to legacy system integration, limited documentation, and a shrinking talent pool. Staying current with evolving technologies, such as integrating mainframes with cloud or distributed systems, requires continual learning and collaboration with other IT teams. To address these challenges, professionals can participate in specialized training, leverage online communities, and work closely with cross-functional teams to modernize and optimize mainframe environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Mainframe Focus professional, and why are they important?

To excel as a Mainframe Focus professional, you need strong knowledge of mainframe systems (such as IBM z/OS), COBOL or other relevant programming languages, and experience with batch processing and job control. Familiarity with tools like JCL, ISPF, DB2, and CICS, as well as certifications like IBM Certified System Programmer, are commonly required. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are critical soft skills for troubleshooting and collaborating with cross-functional teams. These skills are essential to ensure stability, security, and efficiency in managing critical enterprise systems that support large-scale business operations.
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Mainframe, Network Systems Programmer

Mainframe, Network Systems Programmer

Palnar

Remote

$56.25 - $71.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Required Skills:
  • Candidates will need to have experience with reporting and understanding zERT information.
  • Coding and troubleshooting Policy Agent AT-TLS rules with zOSMF.
  • Strong understanding of data encryption (technology solutions, protocols, best practices, etc.) and security concepts specific to mainframe.
  • Ability to program in TSO/REXX or SAS for SMF record analysis.
  • Experience on IBM z/OS TCP/IP configuration and customization.
  • IBM TSO and basic z/OS utilities.
  • IBM z/OS platform and software, including operation, customization and problem determination.
  • Familiarity with CA/NetMaster, NDM/Connect: Direct, TPX and JIRA a plus.

Role & Responsibilities:
  • Mainframe Network Engineering will be supporting a firmwide initiative to enable encryption for all data in transit.
  • Our focus will be on assessing all connections to and from the mainframe, enabling encryption, and supporting application adoption.
  • Partner with mainframe security team to identify and assist with certificates required for encryption enablement.
  • Candidate will also be expected to support production responsibilities of the network team, including TCP/IP, VTAM, NDM/Connect: Direct, FTP, TPX and participate in on-call rotation.

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