Job Summary
Infra Architect role requiring extensive experience in designing implementing and optimizing mainframe infrastructure with strong focus on zOS administration and healthcare payer ecosystems. The role involves architecting resilient platforms that support Medicare and Medicaid claims processing ensuring stability security and regulatory compliance while collaborating in a hybrid working model with cross functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Design robust and scalable mainframe infrastructure solutions centered on zOS administration to support high volume healthcare payer applications and claims processing systems
- Architect resilient platforms that ensure continuous availability for Medicare and Medicaid claims workflows by optimizing system configurations and resource utilization
- Analyze existing zOS environments to identify performance bottlenecks and recommend targeted improvements that enhance throughput and reduce claim processing latency
- Implement standardized configuration baselines across zOS components to strengthen operational consistency security posture and compliance for payer centric workloads
- Coordinate with application and business teams to translate functional Medicare and Medicaid payer requirements into detailed infrastructure designs aligned with enterprise standards
- Oversee capacity planning and forecasting for zOS infrastructure ensuring adequate resources to handle peak claims volumes and future growth without service disruption
- Drive modernization initiatives within mainframe ecosystems by integrating automation monitoring and tooling that improve operational efficiency and reliability in hybrid work settings
- Collaborate with security and compliance stakeholders to embed regulatory controls and audit readiness into infrastructure designs supporting sensitive claims and payer data
- Provide advanced technical guidance and issue resolution for complex zOS incidents reducing downtime and safeguarding timely adjudication of claims
- Develop comprehensive infrastructure documentation including architecture diagrams configuration guidelines and operational runbooks tailored to claims and payer systems
- Coordinate disaster recovery and business continuity strategies for zOS platforms ensuring critical Medicare and Medicaid claims services can recover quickly from major events
- Engage with cross functional teams to validate infrastructure solutions through rigorous testing scenarios focused on accuracy stability and resilience of claims processing
- Contribute to continuous improvement by reviewing production metrics and feedback to refine architectural patterns that better support organizational objectives and societal impact through reliable healthcare services
Qualifications
- Demonstrate deep hands on expertise in zOS administration including installation customization performance tuning and system maintenance gained over ten to fourteen years of infrastructure experience
- Possess strong knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid claims lifecycles and payer operations enabling effective alignment of infrastructure capabilities with healthcare regulatory and business needs
- Apply advanced understanding of mainframe networking storage subsystems and workload management tools to design integrated solutions for mission critical claims platforms
- Utilize experience with hybrid work models and enterprise collaboration tools to coordinate design reviews implementation activities and knowledge sharing across distributed teams
- Exhibit proficiency in monitoring and automation practices for zOS environments using industry standard tools to proactively manage performance availability and incident response
- Show familiarity with healthcare data privacy and compliance frameworks relevant to claims processing enabling creation of infrastructure that supports secure and compliant operations
- Bring experience in capacity planning and performance engineering for high transaction systems ensuring mainframe resources are sized and tuned for sustained claims processing efficiency
- Demonstrate strong documentation and communication skills to produce clear architecture artifacts technical guidelines and operational procedures consumable by various technical and business stakeholders
- Display aptitude for structured problem solving and root cause analysis in complex mainframe incidents ensuring systematic resolution and prevention of recurring issues in claims ecosystems
- Leverage practical experience working with payer platforms claims adjudication engines and related integration points to design infrastructure that supports interoperability and data integrity
- Maintain awareness of industry trends in mainframe modernization and healthcare technology to inform future state architectures that enhance service quality for beneficiaries and providers
About Cognizant:
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