Mainframe Infrastructure Architect

Kyndryl

  • Hortolândia - SP
  • Permanente
  • Período integral
  • Há 9 dias
Who We AreAt Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.The RoleWe are seeking a Mainframe Infrastructure Architect with deep expertise in z/OS, hybrid cloud integration, and enterprise architecture strategy. This role will be instrumental in designing and leading modernization roadmaps that bridge legacy mainframe workloads with modern digital platforms.Responsibilites:
  • Lead the design and implementation of hybrid IT architectures integrating mainframe, distributed systems, and cloud platforms.
  • Develop and execute modernization strategies including rehost, refactor, replatform, and replace approaches.
  • Enable legacy systems through APIs (e.g., z/OS Connect) and facilitate secure, scalable integration with modern platforms.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess current infrastructure and define future-state architecture.
  • Evaluate and recommend tools and vendors for mainframe modernization initiatives.
  • Ensure robust security and governance across hybrid environments, including encrypted data exchange and secure API design.
Your Future at KyndrylEvery position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career. We have opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.Who You AreYou’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.Required Skills and Experience:
  • Advanced English level
1. Mainframe Core Knowledge
  • Deep expertise in z/OS, JCL, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, RACF security.
  • Understanding of mainframe subsystems: CICS, IMS, DB2, MQ, VSAM.
  • Familiarity with legacy development ecosystems: COBOL, PL/I, Assembler, REXX.
  • Strong knowledge of batch and online processing flows.
2. Modernization & Migration Strategies
  • Experience with mainframe-to-cloud migration approaches:
  • Rehost (lift-and-shift), Refactor, Replatform, Replace.
  • Designing hybrid architectures (mainframe + distributed + cloud).
  • API enablement of legacy systems (z/OS Connect, API Gateway).
  • Legacy data modernization: VSAM → relational/NoSQL (DB2 LUW, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
3. Infrastructure & Integration
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, IBM Cloud) in hybrid IT.
4. Tools & Modernization Enablers
  • Familiarity with mainframe emulators (Micro Focus Enterprise Server, TmaxSoft OpenFrame, etc.).
  • Modern SCM tools (GitHub/GitLab, Bitbucket) alongside ChangeMan/Endevor.
5. Security & Governance
  • Strong grasp of mainframe security (RACF/ACF2/Top Secret).
  • Designing secure APIs and encrypted data exchange across hybrid platforms.
6. Enterprise Architecture & Strategy
  • Building roadmaps for legacy modernization.
  • Vendor/tool evaluation for modernization (IBM, AWS Mainframe Modernization, Azure M2C, Micro Focus, Broadcom).
Being YouDiversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.What You Can ExpectWith state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.Get Referred!If you know someone that works at Kyndryl, when asked ‘How Did You Hear About Us’ during the application process, select ‘Employee Referral’ and enter your contact's Kyndryl email address.

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