z/OS Systems Programming Manager
$104,000–$166,000 year
RemoteUnited States or Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Job Summary
Oversee the design, implementation, and support of system, database, and application backup and recovery solutions while managing software and network product upgrades and disaster recovery initiatives. Formulate policies and standards for systems and network management, then lead the daily operations of the systems team, including supervision of system programmers and network engineers, assignment of work, and performance management. Conduct system-wide capacity analysis, collaborate on annual disaster recovery exercises, and develop vendor relationships. Ensure systems adherence to Service Level Agreements and support customer, Federal, IRS, or corporate audits. Manage personnel, software, network, and disaster recovery program budgets, and facilitate responses to technical reviews related to Data Center delivery and regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma
- 10+ years of experience
- U.S. Citizen or Green card holder
- 5 years of hands-on experience as a z/OS Systems Programmer
- Hands-on experience installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting z/OS mainframe environments
- 5 years of experience in technical lead or project lead role supporting senior level technical teams
- 5 years experience in analyzing and solving system software and/or network problems or issues
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting data center environments, including hosting, infrastructure services, and systems programming
- Experience providing technical leadership in data center outsourcing or managed services environments
- Strong background in enterprise mainframe technologies
- Experience installing, maintaining, and configuring z/OS mainframe software and related subsystems
- Experience working in a 24x7x365 service delivery environment, including participation in on-call rotations, weekends, and holidays
- Experience supporting disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution
- Experience supporting Firm Fixed Price programs or contracts
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio
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