AWS Mainframe Modernization Architect

Overview

On Site
Part Time
Full Time
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12

Skills

Mainframe Modernization
AWS
COBOL
JCL
CICS
IMS

Job Details

Role: AWS Mainframe Modernization Architect

Location: Remote

Experience: 10+ years

Duration: Long Term Contract





Overall 12+ years of experience candidates with 3+ years in mainframe modernization projects, 5+ years in AWS solution design



must have worked on Mainframe Modernization Architect and strong AWS Enterprise Architect.



Job Summary:



We are looking for a highly experienced Mainframe Modernization Architect with a deep AWS Enterprise Architecture background. This role will focus on modernizing legacy mainframe platforms (COBOL/JCL/DB2 etc.) to AWS using proven rehosting/refactoring/replatforming models. Candidates must have strong AWS Solution Architecture expertise and experience working with AWS Mainframe Modernization services, Blu Age or Micro Focus Enterprise Server.



Responsibilities:





  • Architect, design and implement mainframe modernization solutions on AWS platforms.




  • Analyze legacy COBOL/JCL/VSAM/CICS/IMS workloads and define best-fit modernization patterns.




  • Lead modernization approach Rehost, Refactor, Remediate, Replatform etc.




  • Design end-to-end AWS cloud architectures ensuring security, scalability, reliability and cost optimization.




  • Perform migration assessments, modernization estimations, PoC solutions, TCO savings models.




  • Work with DevSecOps/MLOps teams to build automated CI/CD pipelines using Terraform/CloudFormation/Jenkins/GitHub Actions.




  • Ensure AWS security best practices, VPC network design, IAM policies, Guardrails and governance compliance.




  • Provide technical leadership, mentoring and solution guidance to engineering teams.





Experience:


Minimum 12+ years in enterprise IT architecture with 5+ years in AWS solution design and 3+ years in mainframe modernization projects.


Proven experience with COBOL, JCL, VSAM, DB2, IMS, or CICS modernization.


Hands-on experience with AWS Mainframe Modernization Service, Blu Age, or Micro Focus Enterprise Server.


Deep knowledge of rehosting, refactoring, and replatforming methodologies.


Familiarity with DevSecOps and IaC tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Jenkins, and GitHub Actions.


Strong understanding of AWS security frameworks, VPC design, and high availability architectures.


Certifications:


AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional (Required)


AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or AWS Mainframe Modernization Specialty (Preferred)


ITIL, TOGAF, or SAFe certification (Preferred)

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