Mainframe Expert

2 days ago

Schaumburg, Illinois, United States Lorven Technologies Full time
Job Overview

Lorven Technologies is seeking a seasoned Mainframe Expert to lead our team's mainframe initiatives. This role involves inventory analysis, performance benchmarking, cost analysis, and risk assessment of our mainframe systems. As a key member of our IT infrastructure team, you will ensure the efficient operation and management of our mainframe hardware, operating systems, middleware, applications, and tools.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Inventory Analysis: Conduct thorough reviews of our mainframe hardware, operating systems, middleware, applications, and tools to identify software licenses, versions, and usage metrics.
  • Performance Benchmarking: Analyze current mainframe performance, resource utilization (CPU, memory, I/O), and workload management to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and high-cost processes.
  • Cost Analysis: Assess licensing costs, maintenance fees, and operational expenses to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of existing software solutions.
  • Risk Assessment: Review security, compliance, and disaster recovery measures to identify risks associated with outdated software or unsupported technologies.

Requirements:
  • 8+ years of experience in Mainframes (COBOL, DB2, VSAM, CICS, JCL)
  • Good Communication skills to run calls by pulling all required stakeholders to resolve issues
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • $120,000 - $180,000 per year depending on experience

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