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Mainframe Developer

Austin, TX · On-site

$100K - $110K/yr

Monitor batch processing jobs and optimize mainframe workloads * Document technical specifications, processes, and system changes * Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices for ...

Mainframe Technician

Anderson, SC

$44.75 - $57.75/hr

Monitoring mainframe systems will be a required duty, as well. This position is also responsible for carrying out incident management processes including monitoring systems/services, ticketing ...

Mainframe Developer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$100K - $110K/yr

Monitor mainframe performance and implement tuning improvements * Participate in system migrations, upgrades, and modernization initiatives * Document technical specifications, processes, and ...

Mainframe SRE

Upper Marlboro, MD · On-site

$48.50 - $62.50/hr

Operate, monitor, and maintain IBM z/OS mainframe environments supporting mission-critical government applications * Implement Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles including SLOs, error ...

... monitoring & tuning, systems re-engineering and Operations support. Qualifications : Required : • Administer, design, implement and support highly available and scalable Mainframe DB2 & IMS ...

Mainframe Developer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$48.75 - $62.50/hr

Mainframe developer Only w2 H1 Transfers accepted Mainframe Dev / Pheonix - Day 1 Onsite /hybrid ... • Monitor batch jobs and resolve job abends, failures, and application issues within SLA ...

Mainframe CICS System Administrator As a Mainframe CICS System Administrator, you'll solve complex ... Monitoring & Tuning: • Monitor transaction performance and system health using tools such as: o ...

Mainframe Engineer

Livingston, NJ · On-site

$53.50 - $68.75/hr

Strong preference with mainframe automation and monitoring tools such as Control/M/R/O, Mainview. * ISV product installation and support (CA and BMC a big plus). * HCD configuration is highly ...

Mainframe Support Engineer

Lovejoy, IL · On-site

$48.25 - $62.25/hr

We are seeking a Mainframe Support Engineer to provide L2/L3 production support for enterprise ... Monitor and support batch jobs, identify job abends, and ensure successful batch processing.

Monitors mainframe and AS400 operations using TSO, OMEGAMON, TMON, and mainframe consoles. * Monitors servers and applications utilizing WhatsUp Gold and available resources. * Monitors network ...

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How much do mainframe monitoring jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for mainframe monitoring 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 mainframe monitoring?

Mainframe monitoring refers to the process of continuously observing and analyzing the performance, availability, and health of mainframe computer systems. This involves tracking various system metrics, such as CPU usage, memory utilization, job processing, and network connectivity, to ensure optimal operation and detect potential issues before they impact business operations. Monitoring tools help IT teams quickly identify and resolve problems, maintain system uptime, and support capacity planning for future needs.

What are some common challenges faced in a mainframe monitoring role and how can they be managed?

Mainframe Monitoring professionals often face challenges such as quickly identifying and resolving system bottlenecks, maintaining uptime during peak usage, and responding to unexpected incidents. These challenges require strong analytical skills, familiarity with monitoring tools, and effective communication with infrastructure and application teams. Regular training, proactive performance tuning, and establishing clear escalation procedures can help address these issues and ensure smooth mainframe operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a mainframe monitoring specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Mainframe Monitoring Specialist, you need a solid understanding of mainframe systems (such as IBM z/OS), incident response, and system performance metrics, often supported by experience or certifications in mainframe operations. Familiarity with monitoring tools like IBM OMEGAMON, CA SYSVIEW, or Tivoli, as well as ticketing systems, is typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for promptly identifying and resolving issues. These skills ensure system reliability, minimize downtime, and maintain seamless business operations dependent on mainframe environments.

What is the difference between Mainframe Monitoring vs Mainframe Support?

AspectMainframe MonitoringMainframe Support
Primary FocusReal-time system performance and health monitoringIssue resolution and troubleshooting
Skills & CertificationsMonitoring tools, basic scripting, system knowledgeMainframe systems, JCL, troubleshooting skills
Work EnvironmentMonitoring dashboards, automated alertsHelp desks, troubleshooting sessions
Industry UsageIT operations, system administrationSupport teams, technical assistance

While Mainframe Monitoring focuses on overseeing system performance and preventing issues, Mainframe Support involves resolving problems when they occur. Both roles require knowledge of mainframe systems, but Monitoring emphasizes proactive oversight, whereas Support is reactive. Understanding these differences helps organizations assign the right tasks to the appropriate specialists.

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Infographic showing various Mainframe Monitoring job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,026 per year, or $53.4 per hour.

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Posted 18 days ago


Job description

An International consulting firm is seeking a Mainframe Developer for a 6+ month contract to hire role based in Midvale, UT. This role is onsite.
Are you an experienced Mainframe Developer (COBOL, CICS, DB2) looking to work on mission critical enterprise systems that support some of the nation's largest organizations. Do you enjoy solving complex technical challenges while modernizing and maintaining high performance applications?
Location: This position is based onsite at a client location in the Salt Lake City, UT area.
In this role, you'll be responsible for developing, maintaining, and supporting enterprise mainframe applications that are essential to our clients' daily operations

You'll work alongside experienced architects, developers, business analysts, QA teams, and client stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable technology solutions.
This is an excellent opportunity to expand your technical expertise, collaborate with high performing teams, and contribute to meaningful projects at one of the world's leading IT and business consulting firms.
Your future duties and responsibilities
How you'll make an impact: You will play a critical role in maintaining the stability, reliability, and continuous enhancement of enterprise applications supporting business critical operations.
. Design, develop, maintain, and enhance enterprise mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, VSAM, and related technologies
. Collaborate with Product Managers, Business Analysts, Solution Architects, and development teams to deliver scalable, high quality software solutions that meet evolving business needs

Research, analyze, and recommend technical solutions, enhancements, and best practices to improve application performance, reliability, and maintainability.
. Provide technical support for mainframe applications by troubleshooting application, batch processing, database, and testing environment issues
. Develop and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, user guides, and knowledge base articles to support long term application sustainability

Manage and maintain non production environments, including environment refreshes, deployments, configuration updates, and post migration validation activities
. Monitor and support Control M batch processing workflows to ensure reliable job execution, scheduling accuracy, and operational efficiency
. Partner with release management, change management, QA, infrastructure, and offshore development teams to coordinate deployments, environment readiness, and production implementations
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Support data integrity, automation initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to improve operational processes and system performance
. Serve as the technical subject matter expert (SME) for supported applications, providing guidance during enhancements, production support, audits, and release activities
. Investigate, debug, and resolve production issues while implementing long term corrective solutions
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Mentor junior developers through knowledge sharing, cross training, and technical coaching
. Participate in Agile ceremonies, technical design discussions, code reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
. Provide on call production support as needed to ensure the availability and reliability of mission critical applications
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
What you'll bring: We're looking for a collaborative problem solver who enjoys working in complex enterprise environments and takes pride in delivering reliable, high quality software solutions.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent practical experience)
. 5+ years of experience designing, developing, maintaining, and supporting enterprise mainframe applications
. Strong hands on experience with: COBOL JCL CICS DB2 VSAM
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Experience supporting enterprise batch processing, production support, troubleshooting, and application maintenance
. Experience working with source control and deployment tools such as Endevor
. Experience with Control M scheduling, batch workflow management, and production job monitoring
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Experience using Easytrieve (EZtrieve) and other enterprise mainframe utilities is preferred
. Experience with mainframe debugging and performance analysis tools
. Proven ability to support multiple applications while working within large, cross functional teams
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Experience collaborating with offshore development and support teams
. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem solving skills
. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with technical and non technical stakeholders
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Demonstrated ability to make sound technical decisions, prioritize competing work, and deliver high quality solutions in fast paced enterprise environments
. Ability to mentor junior developers and contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives
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