Mainframe Infrastructure Manager

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, UNIVERSAL Technologies, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!UNIVERSAL Technologies is seeking a Mainframe Infrastructure Manager for a hybrid position in New York, NY. Active LinkedIn preferred. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing enterprise mainframe systems operations, infrastructure planning, disaster recovery coordination, software and hardware lifecycle management, and team leadership within a large-scale IT environment. Candidates must possess strong infrastructure management experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to support mission-critical systems with 24/7 availability as needed.Who We AreUNIVERSAL Technologies, LLC is a Women-Owned (M/WBE) IT solutions and consulting company focused on delivering enterprise systems that significantly improve our clients IT performance. We work across a broad range of IT disciplines, including Development, Business Analysis, Project Management, Cyber Security, Network Engineering, and Systems Architecture. For over 15 years, UNIVERSAL Technologies has supported government and private-sector organizations by modernizing technology environments and delivering high-quality IT consulting services.What We OfferW2 employees can expect:Competitive payHealth/Dental InsuranceGroup Life Insurance401KHSA/FSAPre-Tax Transportation ProgramGenerous Paid Time Off/Holiday PolicyMandatory Skills/ExperienceBachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and four (4) years of relevant experience related to datacenter engineering and operations, cloud engineering and operations, or complex IT infrastructure engineering; ORBachelor s degree and eight (8) years of satisfactory full-time experience related to datacenter engineering and operations, cloud engineering and operations, or complex IT infrastructure engineering; OREquivalent combination of education and experience20+ years of experience working as an infrastructure manager within a large-scale enterprise environmentStrong experience managing enterprise infrastructure environments, including mainframe, AIX, Linux, or Unix systemsExperience with IBM mainframe technologies, subsystems, storage systems, and infrastructure operations preferredStrong understanding of IBM z/OS operating systems, system architecture, performance management, security, and storage concepts preferredExperience managing hardware and software upgrades, infrastructure modernization initiatives, and disaster recovery planningExperience with performance monitoring, capacity planning, and infrastructure lifecycle managementAbility to lead infrastructure teams, assign tasks, manage priorities, and mentor technical staffStrong vendor management and relationship management experienceAbility to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex production and infrastructure issuesExperience developing project plans, coordinating technical resources, and delivering projects according to timelinesStrong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to document procedures, technical issues, and operational processesAbility to work collaboratively with technical teams, operations staff, vendors, and business stakeholdersStrong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skillsAbility to provide off-hours support and participate in 24/7 production incident response activities as neededSCOPE OF SERVICESOversee day-to-day operations of the Mainframe Systems team and ensure system availability in accordance with established SLAsProvide leadership for z/OS administration, hardware configuration, performance management, disaster recovery planning, and infrastructure modernization initiativesMonitor mainframe systems operations and ensure issues are escalated and resolved appropriatelyLead disaster recovery planning, coordination, and implementation activitiesResearch, evaluate, and implement strategic infrastructure and mainframe technology solutionsEnsure compliance with technical policies, operational standards, and infrastructure proceduresAnalyze system performance and capacity metrics to support infrastructure optimization and future planningPerform daily, monthly, and annual performance and capacity planning activities for enterprise systemsManage projects related to infrastructure hardware and software upgradesDevelop project plans, coordinate technical resources, and lead project execution for large and small initiativesTrack software releases, maintenance schedules, and infrastructure lifecycle activitiesCoordinate with vendors regarding hardware, software, support services, and capacity planning initiativesEvaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions aligned with organizational infrastructure needsDevelop, maintain, and manage technical documentation, operational procedures, and infrastructure standardsCoordinate with Operations teams to ensure procedural documentation remains accurate and currentSupport fiscal planning activities related to hardware and software upgrades, end-of-life planning, capacity growth, and cost reduction initiativesUNIVERSAL Technologies is an equal opportunity employer.