RQ10224 - Technology Architect - Senior
About the role
We're seeking a Senior Technology Architect (RQ10224) for the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement. This onsite role provides expert-level IBM RACF administration for OPS z/OS mainframe environment with 15+ years hands-on experience, zSecure suite proficiency, and 24x7 Level-2 support including SSL/TLS certificate renewals and disaster recovery. Position Details Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement
Location: 222 Jarvis Street, Toronto, Ontario (Onsite - 5 days/week from Jan 5, 2026)
Start Date: February 2, 2026
End Date: March 31, 2027
Duration: 288 business days (Probable extension after initial mandate)
Hours: 7.25 hours per day (Mon-Fri standard hours)
Security Level: CRJMC
Must Haves
- 15+ years hands-on IBM RACF administration in z/OS mainframe environments
- IBM zSecure suite proficiency for RACF auditing/automation
- 10+ years Mainframe operational support in large-scale Government of Ontario-like environments
- z/OS system internals: TSO/ISPF, JCL, JES2/3, mainframe architecture
- IRRUT200/IRRUT400, RLIST/SETROPTS security utilities
- Excellent communication for technical/non-technical stakeholders
Key Responsibilities
- Expert RACF administration/operational support for OPS mainframe
- Resolve complex RACF security issues (access violations, audit findings)
- SSL/TLS Certificate Renewals on Mainframe environment
- Participate in incident/problem/change management (CRQs, implementation planning)
- 24x7 on-call Level-2 RACF support (mission-critical environment)
- Support disaster recovery/business resumption/contingency testing
- Technical consultation/mentoring for IAMP staff, ITS teams, ministry stakeholders
- Maintain complete RACF documentation (procedures, standards, runbooks)
Experience And Skill Set Requirements RACF Technical Expertise (40%):
- 15+ years IBM RACF administration (z/OS mainframes)
- zSecure suite for auditing/automation tasks
Mainframe Systems Knowledge (40%):
- 10+ years complex mainframe projects: installation/setup/migrations/upgrades
- Government of Ontario-scale environment operational support
- z/OS internals: TSO/ISPF, JCL, JES2/3, architecture
- Security utilities: IRRUT200/IRRUT400, RLIST/SETROPTS
Security & Compliance (10%):
- Regulatory frameworks: SOX, PCI DSS, HIPAA
- Access control best practices, risk management
Communication & Interpersonal (10%):
- Interface with technical/non-technical stakeholders
- Translate security risks into business impact
How To Apply Submit mandatory documents to hrsmss@smsoftconsulting.com by Monday, February 9, 10:00 AM EST :
- Updated Resume in Word format (Mandatory)
- References (Mandatory)
- Expected hourly rate (Mandatory)
- Visa Status (Mandatory)
- LinkedIn ID (Mandatory)
Without mandatory documents, we cannot submit a candidate. Additional Information
- Onsite 5 days/week required from January 5, 2026
- Recent RACF administration + Mainframe experience mandatory
- 24x7 on-call support for mission-critical environment
- WhatsApp updates: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KCmWoqPlxWvAZmyXLcd8or
About S M Software Solutions Inc
SMSS Inc. is the best solution company specialized in providing Information Technology and Management Consulting. We provide value for money to our clients by delivering the best quality technical services and solutions at reasonable rates. We also provide the best working environment for our staff and consultants. It is a growing IT services provider having wide array of solutions from Business Strategy Analysis to implementation and execution of Information Technology as well as management aspects of a business entity.
RQ10224 - Technology Architect - Senior
About the role
We're seeking a Senior Technology Architect (RQ10224) for the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement. This onsite role provides expert-level IBM RACF administration for OPS z/OS mainframe environment with 15+ years hands-on experience, zSecure suite proficiency, and 24x7 Level-2 support including SSL/TLS certificate renewals and disaster recovery. Position Details Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement
Location: 222 Jarvis Street, Toronto, Ontario (Onsite - 5 days/week from Jan 5, 2026)
Start Date: February 2, 2026
End Date: March 31, 2027
Duration: 288 business days (Probable extension after initial mandate)
Hours: 7.25 hours per day (Mon-Fri standard hours)
Security Level: CRJMC
Must Haves
- 15+ years hands-on IBM RACF administration in z/OS mainframe environments
- IBM zSecure suite proficiency for RACF auditing/automation
- 10+ years Mainframe operational support in large-scale Government of Ontario-like environments
- z/OS system internals: TSO/ISPF, JCL, JES2/3, mainframe architecture
- IRRUT200/IRRUT400, RLIST/SETROPTS security utilities
- Excellent communication for technical/non-technical stakeholders
Key Responsibilities
- Expert RACF administration/operational support for OPS mainframe
- Resolve complex RACF security issues (access violations, audit findings)
- SSL/TLS Certificate Renewals on Mainframe environment
- Participate in incident/problem/change management (CRQs, implementation planning)
- 24x7 on-call Level-2 RACF support (mission-critical environment)
- Support disaster recovery/business resumption/contingency testing
- Technical consultation/mentoring for IAMP staff, ITS teams, ministry stakeholders
- Maintain complete RACF documentation (procedures, standards, runbooks)
Experience And Skill Set Requirements RACF Technical Expertise (40%):
- 15+ years IBM RACF administration (z/OS mainframes)
- zSecure suite for auditing/automation tasks
Mainframe Systems Knowledge (40%):
- 10+ years complex mainframe projects: installation/setup/migrations/upgrades
- Government of Ontario-scale environment operational support
- z/OS internals: TSO/ISPF, JCL, JES2/3, architecture
- Security utilities: IRRUT200/IRRUT400, RLIST/SETROPTS
Security & Compliance (10%):
- Regulatory frameworks: SOX, PCI DSS, HIPAA
- Access control best practices, risk management
Communication & Interpersonal (10%):
- Interface with technical/non-technical stakeholders
- Translate security risks into business impact
How To Apply Submit mandatory documents to hrsmss@smsoftconsulting.com by Monday, February 9, 10:00 AM EST :
- Updated Resume in Word format (Mandatory)
- References (Mandatory)
- Expected hourly rate (Mandatory)
- Visa Status (Mandatory)
- LinkedIn ID (Mandatory)
Without mandatory documents, we cannot submit a candidate. Additional Information
- Onsite 5 days/week required from January 5, 2026
- Recent RACF administration + Mainframe experience mandatory
- 24x7 on-call support for mission-critical environment
- WhatsApp updates: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KCmWoqPlxWvAZmyXLcd8or
About S M Software Solutions Inc
SMSS Inc. is the best solution company specialized in providing Information Technology and Management Consulting. We provide value for money to our clients by delivering the best quality technical services and solutions at reasonable rates. We also provide the best working environment for our staff and consultants. It is a growing IT services provider having wide array of solutions from Business Strategy Analysis to implementation and execution of Information Technology as well as management aspects of a business entity.