Mainframe Infrastructure Manager / Mainframe Systems Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Operations
  • Lead and manage the Mainframe Systems team.
  • Ensure systems meet Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
  • Assign tasks, manage performance, and establish team and individual goals.
  • Participate in troubleshooting critical production incidents with 24/7 availability as needed.
  • Adhere to FISA-OPA technical standards and operational policies.
• Mainframe Administration & Disaster Recovery
  • Provide leadership in z/OS administration, hardware configuration, system performance, and disaster recovery planning.
  • Serve as the lead coordinator for disaster recovery initiatives and testing.
  • Research and implement strategic infrastructure solutions related to mainframe systems.
• Performance Monitoring & Capacity Planning
  • Analyze performance metrics and capacity data for enterprise systems.
  • Conduct daily, monthly, and annual capacity and performance planning activities.
• Project & Upgrade Management
  • Lead projects involving hardware/software upgrades and infrastructure enhancements.
  • Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and resource coordination.
  • Mentor technical teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Software & Vendor Management
  • Track software releases, maintenance updates, and lifecycle management activities.
  • Cook up and manage relationships with hardware and software providers.
• Technology Innovation
  • Stay updated on emerging technologies related to mainframe and enterprise infrastructure systems.
  • Evaluate and implement new technologies aligned with agency needs.
• Documentation & Fiscal Planning
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and operational standards.
  • Support budgeting and fiscal planning for hardware/software upgrades, lifecycle management, and consolidation initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field with:
• 4+ years of experience in datacenter engineering/operations, cloud infrastructure, or complex IT infrastructure engineering;
• OR 8+ years of related infrastructure experience with a bachelor's degree in any field;
• OR Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience managing enterprise infrastructure in large-scale environments.
• Strong expertise with IBM Mainframe z/OS systems, subsystems, storage, security, and performance management.
• Experience with AIX/Linux/Unix infrastructure environments is also acceptable.
• Experience managing enterprise storage systems and disaster recovery solutions.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-resolution skills.
• Excellent project management, communication, and leadership abilities.
• Able to coordinate across departments, vendors, and technical teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.