**Introduction** Hiring a Senior Solution Architect who is an expert in creating Hybrid cloud, Data, AI, DevOps and Security solutions involving IBM Z Hardware and Software. Premise of a hybrid cloud solution often revolves around the following topics, * AI for the Enterprise * Integrated applications, API and data modernization * DevOps * Cloud native experience for developers and operators * Platform story led by a single integrated fabric that is core to a hybrid cloud strategy that removes org silos * Common skills, processes, practices and tools * Enterprise Automation like Ansible, Terraform etc. * Security and Quantum Safe * AIOps (Cloud native observability and management automation) At the core of all of this is the modern mainframe platform (like IBM z16 and z17) running z/OS or Linux on Z (or a LinuxONE System). As Global System Integrators (GSI) help customers take a leap into the future, we work with them to help build their solutions based on hybrid strategy and deliver projects to deploy those solutions which require skills and expertise to be able to do that. IBM Z GSI Ecosystem mission, by having experienced Solution Architects who work with GSIs, help them create solutions, successfully engage with the customers and create skills in volumes in their delivery teams to be able to address customer needs and respond quickly. **Your role and responsibilities** IBM Z GSI Solution Architects drive adoption of technology patterns for mainframe application and operations modernization. Therefore, all Solution Architects should be able understand, appreciate and advocate the hybrid, in-place modernization leveraging the latest software and hardware advancements and capabilities on IBM Z. As a Senior Solution Architect, you will have - * 15+ years of industry experience with 5+ years of experience as a Solution Architect * Demonstrated expertise to engage with Clients /Partners and communicate effectively as a subject matter expert (SME) on IBM Z * Prior experience of working with a System Integrator and building solution offerings is a plus * Ability to learn and articulate the value of modernizing applications and operations on Mainframe and influence clients and Partners to embark on this journey * Experience in working with technologies and offerings around Data and AI, Security, Hybrid Cloud, DevOps and Cloud Native Application development, preferably on IBM Z platform. * Hands-on skills with technology to be able create demo assets and showcase to customers, conduct PoCs/PoTs, conduct enablement sessions etc. * Ability to collaborate with other parts of IBM to help GSIs embrace the hybrid, in-place modernization on IBM Z * Ability to engage with Senior Executives, Practice /Vertical Heads of the top GSIs of IBM and IBM Consulting to create value proposition, content and assets to drive Mainframe skills, capabilities and expertise for client engagements. * Solution Architect for Z would primarily perform one or more of the following * Co-creation of solutions with GSI partners * Development of customizable solution offerings covering various SI personas * GSI consumable collateral, Frameworks, Accelerators etc. that are subsequently customized by SIs for their use. * Creation of Industry solution accelerators * Education / Enablement of GSIs with new solutions or new offerings. * Support GSIs during internal or client POCs * Support joint technical engagements with clients. **Required technical and professional expertise** • Proficiency with middleware such as Db2, IMS, CICS, MQ, WAS • Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, automation, and orchestration tools • Understanding of AI/ML solutions, Python basics, data analytics and data modernization strategies on IBM Z • Deep experience with IBM z/OS, z security (including RACF), z networking, and Linux on z (RHEL, Ansible, z/VM) • Expertise in integrating applications and modernizing data environments using APIs and microservices • Experience with enterprise automation, AIOps and observability tools • Good knowledge of OpenShift, Cloud and container technologies, Knowledge of IBM Cloud Paks is a plus. • Demonstrated communication skills in customer-facing environments at all levels (technical, business and executive leadership levels) • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, stakeholders and ecosystem partners • Ability to lead architectural design, conduct workshops, and mentor junior architects and engineers **Preferred technical and professional experience** * Hands on skills on Software Installation / Maintenance on System Z , System Administration, Performance Tuning tasks would be a plus. * Working knowledge of cloud services that are a key part of REST API driven integration architecture and administrative skills on cloud platforms preferred. 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