Posted Date
7/31/2025
Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Mainframe z/OS Systems Manager with minimum of 7 years of experience in z/OS Administration with an overall technology experience of 10 plus years to oversee a Global engineering team responsible for maintaining the very large z/OS mainframe environment, including installing, configuring, and troubleshooting the hardware components, operating system and related software with the goal of ensuring the stability, security, and performance of the mainframe infrastructure.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years plus overall experience in Technology in a complex global environment, ideally a financial services industry. .
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in z/OS Administration
• Strong technical skills in geospatial data management and analysis
• Proven track record of successfully managing geospatial projects
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Proficiency in system performance monitoring and optimization
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and best practices
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work model
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Commitment to delivering high-quality solutions
• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities
• Passion for leveraging geospatial technologies to drive business success

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline
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MOST RELEVANT SKILLS

Please see the requirements listed above.
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OTHER RELEVANT SKILLS

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
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Oversee the installation, maintenance, and upgrades of z/OS and other mainframe software. Including extensive experience with the IBM Security Portal and Vulnerability management

• Performance Tuning

Plan for future system needs and ensure adequate resources are available to meet business requirements.

• Documentation

Skills and Qualifications:

• Technical Expertise

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve complex system issues.

• Leadership

Proven leadership experience, including managing, mentoring, and developing a team.

• Communication

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with other teams.

• Industry Knowledge

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Team Leadership:

Manage, mentor, and develop a team of z/OS System Programmers.

• System Management:

Oversee the installation, maintenance, and upgrades of z/OS and other mainframe software. Including extensive experience with the IBM Security Portal and Vulnerability management

• Performance Tuning:

Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to optimize performance.

• Troubleshooting:

Diagnose and resolve complex system issues, including software errors, hardware failures, and system crashes.

• Security:

Implement and maintain comprehensive security policies and procedures to protect sensitive data and system integrity.

• Capacity Planning:

Plan for future system needs and ensure adequate resources are available to meet business requirements.

• Documentation:

Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.

• Collaboration:

Work with other IT teams, such as application support, database administration, and network engineering.

• Continuity Of Business:

Expert level familiarity with disaster recovery solution, and specifically GDPS technology.

• Process Improvement:

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Technical Expertise:

Deep understanding of z/OS operating system, including SYSPLEX implementation, SMP/E, z/OSMF, and other related tools.

• Problem-Solving:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve complex system issues.

• Leadership:

Proven leadership experience, including managing, mentoring, and developing a team.

• Communication:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with other teams.

• Industry Knowledge:

Familiarity with mainframe hardware and software, including UNIX Systems Services under z/OS.

RESPONSIBILITIES OVERVIEW:

• The ideal candidate will manage z/OS projects, ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions
• This hybrid role requires strong technical expertise and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to drive impactful outcomes
• Oversees the installation, upgrade, configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of the Z/OS operating system
• Maintains knowledge of all Z/OS utilities and tools (HCD, SMP/E, RACF, TCP/IP, SMTP, FTP, DFDSS, DSF, SMS, Infoprint, TLS, VTAM)
• Maintains knowledge of SERVER pack installs and upgrades
• Maintains knowledge of TSO/JCL and all ISPF functionalities
• Assists Mainframe programmers when needed (log on issues, dataset issues, Job abends)
• Provides elevated Mainframe access to new Programmers, Contractors & Computer Operators for TSO, RACF & Zeke
• Maintains knowledge of Hardware configuration via (HMC, DS8910, and Luminex VTL tape subsystems)
• Maintains knowledge of OEM products including (OPS/MVS (alerts), Zeke job scheduler, Zara tape management
• Holds a high degree of ability to resolve hardware/software issues to maintain 24x7 operation
• Strong capability to identify system or process deficiencies and recommend solutions
• Ensures the latest release of applications are implemented in a timely manner with minimal or no disruption to IT operations
• Maintains and provides continuous improvement of the processes, standards, policies, working methods, and tools
• Ensures appropriate tools and processes are in place to have a development/production environment that is reliable and reproducible
• Ensures tool configuration consistency across development, stage, testing, sandbox, and production environments
• Estimates work effort requirements efficiently and appropriately Participates in ongoing production support and end user support
• Provides user training and documentation, updating existing and created new documents, both technical and end-user
• Reviews and make necessary changes to the Information Systems Division Disaster Recovery Support Manual annually
• On Call 24 x 7 rotation with the other Mainframe Analysts to provide 24 x 7 coverage