MAINFRAME TECHNICAL ARCHITECT

Atos • Irving, SD

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About The Position

The Technical Architect is responsible for the end-to-end technical design, integrity, and delivery of Mainframe-based solutions across project and operational lifecycles. This role ensures that all architecture and engineering activities align with defined standards, client requirements, and long-term strategic objectives. The Technical Architect provides deep technical leadership across IBM Mainframe and Storage platforms, guiding engineering teams, validating designs, and ensuring high-quality implementation. This individual plays a critical role in bridging architecture and execution, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and operationally supportable.

Requirements

• Minimum of 12–15 years of IT experience with a strong focus on IBM Mainframe technologies
• Extensive hands-on experience with IBM z-Series systems, including z/OS, storage, networking, and system software
• Proven experience in a Technical Architect or Senior Engineering leadership role
• Deep understanding of mainframe infrastructure, system programming, and enterprise IT environments
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues
• Ability to lead technical teams and influence without direct authority
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Mainframe modernization, transformation, or migration initiatives
• Experience with automation, DevOps practices, and modern engineering methodologies in a mainframe environment
• Prior experience working with major vendors (IBM, Broadcom, BMC, etc.)
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise or managed services environments

Responsibilities

• Owns the technical architecture and design authority across delivery engagements
• Provides hands-on guidance to engineering and operations teams on IBM Mainframe systems, software, Storage Solutions, and tooling
• Ensure adherence to architectural standards, best practices, and governance processes
• Reviews and approve detailed technical designs, implementation plans, and engineering deliverables
• Translates high-level solution architecture into detailed technical designs and actionable work packages
• Ability to travel/Video to meet with customers and present mainframe solutions and offerings in detail
• Leads technical implementation, integration, and transition into steady-state operations
• Supports troubleshooting and resolution of complex technical issues across infrastructure and applications
• Ensures system performance, scalability, availability, and security requirements are met
• Works closely with Solution Architects, Project Managers, and Client stakeholders to ensure alignment between design and delivery
• Acts as the primary technical escalation point for delivery teams and customer environments
• Provides technical input into project planning, risk management, and change control processes
• Works closely with IBM, EMC, and Hitachi for data storage and design solutions.
• Drives continuous improvement of system reliability, automation, and operational efficiency
• Defines and enforces standards for monitoring, capacity planning, and disaster recovery
• Supports transition-to-service activities including documentation, runbooks, and knowledge transfer

Benefits

• Atos is a recognized leader in its industry across Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria. Find out more on our CSR commitment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees