Demo

Mainframe Admin

Apex Systems
Chandler, AZ Contractor
POSTED ON 7/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/29/2026
Job#: 3040799

Job Description:

Mainframe Admin

Location: Chandler, Arizona (Hybrid)

Duration: 12 months

Role Overview

This role involves systems engineering activities that support Mainframe (System z) Storage projects. The position includes responsibilities for system design, build, development, implementation, maintenance, and operations. The successful candidate will work on complex problems where analysis requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors and will operate under minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage system design, build, development, and implementation for Mainframe Storage projects.
  • Provide client support across infrastructure and software.
  • Support senior personnel and project managers on technical projects.
  • Assist and help train junior analysts, including providing technical peer reviews.
  • Analyze complex situations or data to find solutions.
  • Exercise judgment within defined practices to select methods and techniques for obtaining results.

Required Qualifications

Experience: A minimum of 5-10 years of experience as a Mainframe Storage administrator.

Technical Skills:

  • Experience with DASD management and replication.
  • Proficiency with Hitachi Vantara DASD synchronous and asynchronous replication.
  • Knowledge of IBM TAPE GRID configurations.
  • Experience with Broadcom (Brocade) FICON directors and channel extension.
  • In-depth knowledge of ACC/SRS, ACS, DFHSM, ICKDSF, CA1, User Catalogs, ABARS, TDMF, and DFDSS.
  • Familiarity with Python.
  • Strong technical documentation writing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficiency with SAS, VISIO, and MS Office.
  • Knowledge of Assembler, CLIST, and REXX.
  • Conceptual understanding of Mainframe Operations.
  • Project management skills.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.

© 2026 Everforth, Inc. All rights reserved.

Everforth Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of Everforth, Inc.

NYSE: EFOR

4400 Cox Road

Suite 200

Glen Allen, Virginia 23060

Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.

Salary : $65 - $70

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Mainframe Admin?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Mainframe Admin career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$72,620 - $96,681
Income Estimation: 
$111,369 - $141,168
Income Estimation: 
$117,871 - $153,580
Income Estimation: 
$109,939 - $144,341
Income Estimation: 
$114,500 - $144,633
Income Estimation: 
$105,207 - $132,120
Income Estimation: 
$127,470 - $161,562
Income Estimation: 
$94,567 - $126,847
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Apex Systems

  • Apex Systems Washington, DC
  • Job#: 3041830 Job Description: Sr ServiceNow Business Analyst Location: Remote: This position is remote, but candidates must be local to the Washington, DC... more
  • 2 Days Ago

  • Apex Systems Las Vegas, NV
  • Job#: 3044537 Job Description: Inventory Specialist Location: Las Vegas, Nevada (On-site) Role Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented Inventory Speciali... more
  • 2 Days Ago

  • Apex Systems Ridgeland, MS
  • Job#: 3044610 Job Description: TR Qual Call Template/AM ABB2 Req Template Ready to recruit (Y/N)? Y Any concerns? No Did we address those concerns with the... more
  • 2 Days Ago

  • Apex Systems Overland Park, KS
  • Job#: 3041655 Job Description: Application Portfolio Manager Location: Overland Park, Kansas (Onsite) Role Overview We are seeking an Application Portfolio... more
  • 2 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Mainframe Admin jobs in the Chandler, AZ area that may be a better fit.

  • Pyramid Consulting, Inc. Chandler, AZ
  • Immediate need for a talented Mainframe Storage Engineer . This is a 18 months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Chandler AZ/... more
  • 2 Days Ago

  • Innova Solutions, Inc Chandler, AZ
  • A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Mainframe Storage Engineer position. Position type: Full-time, Contract Duration: 12 months Locati... more
  • 27 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!