Mainframe Architect

Job: Mainframe Architect Technical Architect Expert

Location : Raleigh NC

Duration : Long Term Contract

This is a hybrid position. The standard schedule in alternating between oneweek remote and one week onsite however depending on management discretion an alternative schedule may be allowed but depends on workload demands. Do you accept this requirement

**This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with hours split between remote and onsite. Contractor is expected to report onsite on a consistent basis. The standard schedule in alternating between oneweek remote and one week onsite however depending on management discretion an alternative schedule may be allowed but depends on workload demands.

The primary responsibilities of this position are to assist in maintaining the Tax and Financial Accounting and Reporting System (FARS)systems and work on the Interfaces related to North Carolina Unemployment Insurance Tax System (NCSUITS) and Southern Consortium Unemployment Benefits Integration (SCUBI). We need to have an additional resource to be able to provide adequate support for the FARS and Interface systems.

The Mainframe Architect is expected to handle design implementation and maintenance of mainframe computer systems for DES. The primary responsibility of this position includes assisting with maintaining the Tax and FARS systems as well as the Tax Modernization project which involves data cleansing and conversion. The contractor will work with other technical teams to ensure that the mainframe system is properly integrated with other systems and technologies. They are expected to help resolve technical issues that arise with the mainframe system. This may include working with other technical teams to diagnose and resolve problems as well as developing and implementing preventative measures to minimize the risk of future issues.

1. Required 10 Years Technical knowledge and experience with mainframe technology. COBOL CICS VSAM and JCL
2. Required 10 Years Knowledge and experience in converting data from one application to another
3. Required Successful completion of technology projects within area of responsibility
4. Required Analyzing feasibility compatibility and cost of solution
5. Required Excellent interpersonal communication skills
6. Desired Strong organizational skills
7. Desired Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills
8. Desired Ability to engage business experts in the purpose and use of data in the Benefit Payment Applicatio
9. Knowledge of VSAM and Hierarchical database structures