Mainframe Systems Manager
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CTG is recruiting a Mainframe Systems Manager for a client in Manhattan. This person will lead the mainframe systems team and provide technical direction for a large IBM mainframe environment.
*Location:* Manhattan, NY
*Duration:* Client Permanent Placement
What you’ll do:
- Manage a team of system programmers, including daily work assignments, scheduling, performance, and team goals.
- Oversee mainframe operations, monitoring, incident response, change management, and project intake.
- Plan and coordinate upgrades to mainframe processors, DASO, VTS, and related systems.
- Evaluate and implement improvements to modernize systems, automate work, tune performance, and optimize workloads.
- Coordinate projects with other technical teams, external partners, and the data center.
- Support disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution.
- Track timelines, communicate project status, and clearly document technical issues and solutions.
- Help team members develop their technical skills and resolve issues.
- Ensure work follows the client’s technical policies, standards, and security requirements.
What we’re looking for:
- Ideally, 10 or more years of experience managing mainframe systems in a medium- to large-scale enterprise environment.
- Strong knowledge of IBM mainframe technologies, including z/OS, CICS, D82, and IMS.
- Experience with enterprise monitoring tools such as OMEGAMON and SMF analytics.
- Experience leading system programmers and coordinating work across storage, network, and data center teams.
- Knowledge of mainframe security and disaster recovery.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Availability for after-hours and weekend work, with 24/7 responsiveness when required.
Pay: $75,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person