Lead Mainframe zOS Security & Performance SRE
MetLife · Cary, NC
$111,000–$180,000from the description
Jul 11, 2026
Cary, NC
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A senior mainframe architecture role focused on modernizing and optimizing large-scale IBM z/OS environments within a major financial services firm. Day-to-day work spans designing resilient mainframe solutions, performance tuning (z/OS, WLM, zLinux), business continuity planning using tools such as Ansible and mirroring technologies, and guiding development and operations teams. The role suits an experienced mainframe engineer or architect comfortable leading cross-functional modernization initiatives at enterprise scale.
Senior level · 7+ years · National · Full-time
Posted 3 times — it's one opening, so apply once.
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What the occupation pays Median $119,144 (middle half $81,115–$160,963). This posting is about at that midpoint.
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The role is a mainframe architect/engineering leadership position — a specialty not cleanly covered by a single SOC code. 15-1299 (Computer Occupations, All Other) is used as the best fit; 15-1211 (Computer Systems Analysts) is a plausible runner-up given the architecture, integration, and modernization focus.
No specific office location is stated in the posting beyond 'hybrid, minimum 3 days per week in office.' MetLife's headquarters is in New York, NY, but the CBSA cannot be confirmed from this posting alone.
The degree requirement states 'Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related field experience,' which implies equivalent experience is accepted in lieu of a degree — treated as no hard degree gate.
BCP/resilience tools (Ansible, CSM, metro mirror, global mirror, PR/SM) appear in the responsibilities narrative rather than a dedicated required-skills section; Ansible and CSM are also called out under Preferred Qualifications, so they are marked preferred.
SMF and RMF are mentioned in the responsibilities section as performance telemetry tools but are not listed as explicit required qualifications; they are omitted from the skills list as they appear only as contextual stack detail.
IBM Certified System Architect and TOGAF certifications are listed under Preferred Qualifications.
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