Mainframe Hardware Configuration Engineer

Position: Mainframe Hardware Configuration Engineer

Location: 100% Remote

Duration: 12+ Months Contract

Job Description:

This person needs to have experience updating a mainframe environment or have done a physical disaster recovery move. We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Hardware Configuration Specialist to support a critical Disaster Recovery (DR) center relocation initiative. This role is essential for ensuring the seamless transition of mainframe infrastructure, with a focus on IOgens, LPAR configuration, I/O Definitions (IODs), and related hardware planning and validation tasks.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5- 7+ years of experience in mainframe hardware configuration and support.
• Strong expertise in IOgens both input and output processes.
• Deep understanding of LPAR configuration, IODs, and IOCDS.
• Experience with HCD/HCM tools and processes.
• Familiarity with FICON and ESCON channel configurations.
• Proven experience supporting DR site migrations or implementations.

Job Description

• Assisting a client with a disaster recovery relocation
• Lead and execute IOgen input/output generation and validation for DR site configuration.
• Design, configure, and validate LPARs (Logical Partitions) to align with DR site architecture.
• Develop and maintain IODs (Input/Output Definitions) to ensure proper channel path and device connectivity.
• Collaborate with systems programmers, storage teams, and network engineers to ensure end-to-end hardware readiness.
• Perform HCD/HCM (Hardware Configuration Definition/Manager) updates and ensure synchronization across environments.
• Support IOCDS (I/O Configuration Data Set) builds and testing.
• Assist in mainframe hardware planning, including channel path ID assignments, device number mapping, and FICON topology.
• Participate in disaster recovery testing, validation, and documentation