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Under administrative direction of the Deputy Director (CEA) of Platform Services, the zSystems Mainframe Services (MS) Information Technology Manager II (IT Mgr II) has full management responsibility for the zSystems Infrastructure Services (zIS) teams approximately 50 technical staff members, including four subordinate managers for the California Department of Technology (CDT), Office of Technology Services (OTech). The IT Mgr II leads the Infrastructure Support teams within zIS, providing secure and reliable mainframe services for Executive and Constitutional State agencies to provide vital services for the citizens of California. Providing exemplary customer service and 24x7x365 in order to meet critical customer needs while providing best value to the State. Functions include: enforcement of change management, auditing, and revenue collection. Duties also include understanding statute and contract requirements while implementing executive directives and customer demands within two Tier III data centers located in Rancho Cordova and Vacaville. Oversight of service delivery, production operations, mainframe performance management and adherence to processes and procedures are critical for successful delivery of mainframe services
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

• Must pass a fingerprint background criminal record check completed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
• Must be available to work overtime as necessary and when business needs warrant
• Must carry a mobile device/smartphone
• Must maintain consistent, predictable attendance
• Must be available to travel to the Department of Technology’s headquarter and various customer locations for meetings

Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ) REQUIRED

All applicants must submit an SOQ with their state application and resume. Resumes, cover letters and other materials do not take place of the required SOQ. Failure to submit these items may result is disqualification from the selection process.
All interested applicants are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ. You must provide direct responses to each of the numbered items listed below.

The SOQ must be typed, titled “Statement of Qualifications”, and each response must be numbered and list all relevant experience, education, and training, including places of employment, dates, and duties performed. The SOQ must not exceed two pages in length and must not have font smaller than 12-point font.

• Describe your experience managing IBM mainframe systems, including examples of handling system upgrades, capacity planning, optimizing performance, and resolving incidents. If you lack specific IBM mainframe experience, reference how your experience with other technologies is relevant.
• Elaborate on your project management experience, particularly your involvement in planning and executing significant infrastructure or platform projects. Include your role in shaping strategies, developing implementation processes, establishing governance frameworks, and managing change, while meeting the needs and expectations of both internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide detailed examples of your experience in simultaneously managing multiple complex and high-impact projects.

Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 3/15/2025

• Describe your experience managing IBM mainframe systems, including examples of handling system upgrades, capacity planning, optimizing performance, and resolving incidents. If you lack specific IBM mainframe experience, reference how your experience with other technologies is relevant.
• Elaborate on your project management experience, particularly your involvement in planning and executing significant infrastructure or platform projects. Include your role in shaping strategies, developing implementation processes, establishing governance frameworks, and managing change, while meeting the needs and expectations of both internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide detailed examples of your experience in simultaneously managing multiple complex and high-impact projects