Mainframe z/OS Technical Lead

We have an immediate opening for a Mainframe z/OS Technical Lead / L3 Engineer with a leading IT service/solutions provider in McLean, VA.Hybrid - McLean, VAMainframe z/OS Technical Lead Job DescriptionWe are seeking a senior Mainframe Z/OS Technical Lead to act as the client-side SME overseeing outsourced mainframe services and guiding a small internal team. Responsibilities:• Provide technical oversight of vendor-managed mainframe operations• Review daily operations, incidents, RCA, changes, and releases• Validate vendor recommendations and ensure adherence to SLAs and ITIL processes• Act as escalation point for complex mainframe issues• Provide expert guidance on z/OS, Sysplex, WLM, JES, and RACF• Oversee IMS (DB/DC), DB2 for z/OS, and CICS environments• Review system performance, capacity, availability, and stability• Recommend improvements for performance, automation, and cost optimization• Identify risks, technical debt, and modernization opportunities• Review DR, BCP, backup, and recovery strategies• Provide architectural input for upgrades and future-state planning• Communicate technical insights clearly to leadership and stakeholdersRequired Skills:• 10+ years of strong hands-on mainframe experience• Expert knowledge of z/OS, IMS, DB2, CICS• Strong understanding of JCL, COBOL, and batch processing• Experience with vendor-managed or outsourced environments• Ability to influence, challenge, and guide vendors constructivelyPreferred:• Mainframe modernization or optimization experience• ITIL process exposureGalent is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.