Software International (SI) supplies technical talent to a variety of Fortune 100 / 500 / 1000 and other companies in Canada / US.

We are currently hiring for a Mainframe Security Architect for our global IT infratructure consulting client.

Location : Canada , EST - remote

Rate : $110-130 / hr CAD C2C

Start Date : ASAP

Duration : 6 months initially, then multiple 6 - 12 month extensions

Job Role & Responsibility : Mainframe Security Architect

Candidate Requirements :

• Primary role : Mainframe Security System ACF2 & RACF SME / Architect
• Will have a strong understanding of Mainframe software and hardware specifically a minimum 8 years experience as a z / OS System Programmer
• Will possess strong people management and interpersonal communications
• Will be able to act as a bridge between client and Kyndryl Sales, Proposal Managers, Project Managers, System Programmers and Infrastructure Specialists
• Will be able to act as technical lead in resolving difficult problems
• Will be able to work with little or no supervision
• Will be able to handle multiple tasks, across potentially multiple projects
• Will be able to work off hours when required
• Will be able to accurately document technical artifacts
• Has a proven track record of achieving win / win scenarios In addition, ideal (preferred)

SMP / E and system utilities, ACF2, RACF, IO Gen (HCD), Assembler Language knowledge and ability to develop, maintain and deploy Assembler code, BMC & IBM Scheduler software, TSO, ISPF, understanding of problem & change, management (eESM experience is an asset), Install and support program products, installing simple to complex (tape management, job scheduling) products, JES2 and JES3 advance skills

Diagnostic skills : PD (problem determination), IPCS, LOGREC

Understand of SYSPLEX concepts, familiarity with CPU keys (ordering, applying), experience working with vendors (IBM and others)

C andidate will :

Ideally be bilingual (English, French)

Be a creative thinker, able to think outside of the box

Be an engaging and influential personality that can win the trust of clients & fellow colleagues

Have experience with the following major z / OS subsystems : CICS, IMS, MQ and DB2

Have a passion for identifying and growing business opportunities

Other Skills :

Independent

Adaptation to standard, client change management process

Create & update documentation

working in a virtual team environment, communicate with peers across the country

Responsibilities :

Work with client, sales, proposal managers and vendors to architect solutions

Work with internal Mainframe system programmers and Project Managers and client to deliver architected solutions

Document solutions including roadmaps, design documents, diagrams and project plans, using relevant documentation tools including Word, Visio, MS Project and / or PowerPoint

Work closely with various teams to gather business and technical requirements

Perform and Balance tasks on multiple concurrent projects across multiple customers

Mediate and manage architectural conditions including those that are contractually required

Educate, mentor and coach teams in applying architectural techniques