Mainframe Solution Architect

Introduction
At IBM work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems? If so lets talk.

Your Role and Responsibilities

The IBM Technology Expert Labs organization is looking for an IBM Mainframe Solution Architect with expertise in IBM z/OS and Linux on z technology and products.

The Solution Architect will collaborate with the client business partner and sellers to understand client
requirements and conduct discovery activities to define and create services solutions to address client
needs. You will utilize your in-depth knowledge of leading-edge products and technology in conjunction
with industry and business skills to influence clients. You are responsible for building a scope with activities and corresponding assumptions and estimating the level of effort. The Solution Architect creates the client-facing proposal content and the detailed work breakdown structure.

You will work in a fast-paced environment working on multiple projects with multiple sellers and clients.

This position is REMOTE.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• 5-10 years of experience with:
  • z/OS z security RACF z networking
  • Linux on z: RHEL RedHat OpenShift Ansible z/VM
  • Middleware: Db2 IMS CICS MQ WAS
  • z Application and Platform Software tools
  • Experience architecting plans for IBM z/OS version upgrades for existing and new IBM Zhardware implementation services including product migration services for both IBM and third-party ISV software related products
• Demonstrated communication skills in a customer facing environment at all levels of technical management and executives
• Understand technical requirements to craft work scopes work breakdown structures labor estimates and manage risk.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Experience working with Ecosystem Partners and Sellers