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Mainframe Engineer

Merrifield, VA · Remote

Mainframe Engineer Location: Vienna, VA Type: Long Term W-2 ... Contract Compensation: Negotiable Work Model: Hybrid - onsite and remote Hours: 40 hrs a week ...

A.C. Coy

Cobol/IDMS Developer (Remote)

Indianapolis, IN · On-site +1

$48 - $65/hr

This will be a 100% remote Contract-to-Hire position. * Must be a US Citizen. * SELECTED CANDIDATES ... mainframe experience using COBOL, JCL, TSO, ISPF, Endevor, and REXX. * Expertise working with the ...

A.C. Coy

Cobol/IDMS Developer (Remote)

Indianapolis, IN · Remote

$48 - $65/hr

This will be a 100% remote Contract-to-Hire position. * Must be a US Citizen. * SELECTED CANDIDATES ... mainframe experience using COBOL, JCL, TSO, ISPF, Endevor, and REXX. * Expertise working with the ...

A.C. Coy

Cobol/IDMS Developer (Remote)

Indianapolis, IN · Remote

$48 - $65/hr

This will be a 100% remote Contract-to-Hire position. * Must be a US Citizen. * SELECTED CANDIDATES ... mainframe experience using COBOL, JCL, TSO, ISPF, Endevor, and REXX. * Expertise working with the ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote contract mainframe 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 the difference between Remote Contract Mainframe vs Remote Contract COBOL Developer?

AspectRemote Contract MainframeRemote Contract COBOL Developer
Required CredentialsMainframe certifications, COBOL knowledgeCOBOL certifications, mainframe experience
Work EnvironmentMainframe systems, legacy platformsLegacy systems, mainframe environments
Industry UsageFinancial, insurance, governmentFinancial, banking, insurance
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding mainframe roles, contract workCOBOL programming, contract opportunities

Remote Contract Mainframe and Remote Contract COBOL Developer roles both involve working with legacy mainframe systems, often in financial and government sectors. While they share similar credentials and work environments, the main difference lies in the focus: mainframe roles encompass broader system management, whereas COBOL developers specialize in programming and maintaining COBOL code. Both roles are in high demand for legacy system support and often overlap in job requirements.

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Infographic showing various Remote Contract Mainframe job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 12% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,026 per year, or $53.4 per hour.

Mainframe Engineer

Merrifield, VA • Remote

System One
Business Consulting Services • 5 - 10K employees
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Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Mainframe Engineer Location: Vienna, VA Type: Long Term W-2 Contract Compensation: Negotiable Work Model: Hybrid – onsite and remote Hours: 40 hrs a week Security Clearance: None but full background check to include criminal, credit and fingerprinting

Responsibilities

  • Investigate operational, technical, and business problems related to mainframe systems, analyzing requirements and recommending automation solutions.
  • Communicate complex system and automation information clearly to technical teams, business partners, and upper management.
  • Participate in an on-call rotation, as required, to support operational reliability.
  • Lead, guide, and mentor team members while promoting best practices, process improvements, and operational efficiency.
  • Administer, configure, and develop policies for IBM System Automation for z/OS, including resource automation, policy development, and SA policy database maintenance.
  • Develop enterprise automation solutions using REXX, command processors, routines, and scripts.
  • Manage and support automation across z/OS subsystems such as CICS, Db2, IMS, JES2/JES3, MQ, and TCP/IP.
  • Design and implement automation for CICS availability, recovery, startup, shutdown, restart, and health monitoring.
  • Apply knowledge of Parallel Sysplex, cross-system automation, JCL, SDSF, TSO/ISPF, and z/OS operations for automation tasks.
  • Utilize IBM Workload Scheduler (IWS, TWS, ZWS) for workload automation processes.
  • Integrate automation with monitoring tools like IBM OMEGAMON, ServiceNow, and Moogsoft.
  • Support mainframe and distributed systems, identifying automation opportunities and enhancing operational reliability.
  • Support high-availability, recovery, restart, and self-healing automation solutions.

Requirements

  • Strong ability to investigate operational, technical, and business problems; analyze requirements; and recommend automation solutions.
  • Excellent communication skills to convey complex automation concepts clearly.
  • Experience with IBM System Automation for z/OS, including administration, configuration, and policy development.
  • Advanced REXX programming skills for automation routines and scripts.
  • Experience with IBM NetView, including automation tables, message automation, and event processing.
  • Proficiency in designing and supporting automation across z/OS subsystems such as CICS, Db2, IMS, JES2/JES3, MQ, TCP/IP.
  • Knowledge of Parallel Sysplex, JCL, SDSF, TSO/ISPF, and z/OS operations.
  • Experience with IBM Workload Scheduler (IWS, TWS, ZWS).
  • Familiarity with z/OS UNIX System Services, shell scripting, and UNIX processes.
  • Experience integrating automation with monitoring tools like IBM OMEGAMON, ServiceNow, and Moogsoft.
  • Supporting high-availability, recovery, and self-healing automation solutions.
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Current awareness of industry standards, innovations, and best practices.
  • Experience with GDPS, SMP/E maintenance, and z/OS system programming concepts.
  • Familiarity with Ansible, REST APIs, and mainframe modernization technologies.
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, Marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #M1 #LI-CB3 Ref: #851-Rockville-S1

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System One helps employers get work done more efficiently and economically without compromising quality. Over our 35+ year history, we've helped connect thousands of talented people with innovative companies. The excitement of a perfect fit motivates us every single day.

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Business consulting services and recruiting and staffing services

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Pittsburgh, PA, US

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