28 Nov
ZSoft Technologies
Australian Capital Territory
Mainframe Architect (CA Gen / COBOL / Modernisation) with Baseline clearance
The Mainframe Architect provides strategic and technical leadership to modernise CA Gen-based legacy systems supporting critical border management functions. The role blends legacy expertise with up-to-date integration, DevOps, and security-by-design practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead architecture for CA Gen, COBOL, and legacy components on IBM z/OS.
- Produce Solution Overviews, High-Level Designs (HLDs), and Technical Security Designs.
- Modernise legacy workloads via API‑led, Java/Node.js integration patterns.
- Provide architecture governance aligned to PRINCE2, Agile, PSPF, ISM.
- Oversee DevOps pipeline architecture using Azure DevOps, Endevor, GuardIEn.
- Support performance tuning, resilience, and secure design.
- Guide cloud integration and generative AI opportunities for automation.
- Support APS knowledge transfer.
Required Skills
- 10+ years in mainframe/legacy architecture.
- Deep experience with CA Gen, COBOL, JCL, DB2/IMS.
- Experience with Java, Node.js, REST APIs.
- Strong security architecture experience in government settings.
- Australian Citizen with active Baseline/NV1 clearance.
- Willing to work from Canberra office.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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📌 Mainframe Architect (CA Gen / COBOL / Modernisation) with Baseline clearance (Australian Capital Territory)
🏢 ZSoft Technologies
📍 Australian Capital Territory
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