Lead Systems Software Solutions Specialist

California Department of Motor Vehicles; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Motor Vehicles in Sacramento seeks a senior IT engineer to lead IBM mainframe operations, manage RTC functions, and drive security and modernization efforts. The role blends hands‑on engineering with Agile/DevOps and cross‑team collaboration to keep high‑volume services running smoothly.

Ideal candidates have COBOL, DB2, JCL, CICS, and mainframe experience, plus knowledge of cloud deployment and API security. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in IT, CS or closely related field.
• Hands‑on COBOL, DB2, JCL, CICS experience with IBM mainframe.
• Knowledge of legacy to cloud modernization and security.
• Experience with Agile/DevOps, CI/CD, and cloud deployment.
• Familiarity with Salesforce or MuleSoft lifecycle and releases.

Responsibilities

• Lead mainframe operations within the DMV/OTECH data center with upgrades and monitoring.
• Maintain RTC framework, troubleshoot, optimize performance, manage recovery and backups.
• Improve DMV application services for high performance and stability.
• Develop, test, and interface manage RTC functions and related apps.
• Develop and maintain security solutions; ensure IT systems compliance.
• Support contingency planning through impact analysis and recovery planning.
• Perform risk assessments and recommend technical mitigations.
• Collaborate across architecture, security, QA, and vendor teams.
• Provide training and documentation for DMV tech environments.

Skills

COBOL programming

DB2

JCL

CICS

Mainframe systems

Agile/DevOps

Cloud deployment

Security assessments

API security (OAuth/SSO/JWT)

CI/CD tools

Education

Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Tools

Salesforce (Apex, LWC, OmniStudio)

MuleSoft (Anypoint Studio, RAML/OAS)

Git

Azure DevOps

Copado

Gearset

Jenkins

Postman

Anypoint Monitoring

Job description

This position is located at the DMV Headquarters in Sacramento

Final Filing Date: 8/17/2026

Play a central role in modernizing the California Department of Motor Vehicle's most critical enterprise systems. You’ll oversee essential RTC operations, strengthen security through proactive assessments, and support upgrades that keep high‑volume services running smoothly. This position blends hands‑on engineering with cross‑team collaboration, Agile/DevOps practices, and legacy‑to‑cloud transformation. Ideal candidates excel at integration, clear communication, and building stable, secure, future‑ready platforms.

What You’ll Do

• Lead IBM Mainframe operations within the DMV/OTECH data center, including system upgrades, performance monitoring, and sustainability validation.
• Maintain and support the RTC framework, including troubleshooting escalated issues, optimizing performance, and overseeing recovery and backup strategies.
• Optimize DMV application services and system components to ensure high performance and stability.
• Perform programming, testing, troubleshooting, and interface management for RTC functions and related applications.
• Develop and maintain security solutions, ensure compliance across IT systems, and support the IT Contingency Planning Program through impact analysis, recovery planning, and ongoing security assessments.
• Conduct vulnerability and risk assessments, recommending technical solutions to strengthen system security.
• Participate in enterprise architecture and system integration efforts, including requirements analysis, modernization initiatives, and technology upgrades.
• Provide training and documentation for maintaining DMV application environments and associated technical components.
• Engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders through clear, concise, and professional communication.

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
• Knowledge and experience in COBOL programming, DB2, JCL, CICS, and Changeman
• Knowledge of IBM Mainframe systems
• Knowledge and experience in Assembler (plus)
• Knowledge and experience in IBM MQ (plus)
• Experience with Agile development, DevOps practices, CI/CD, and cloud deployment.
• Hands-on expertise in Salesforce (Apex, LWC, OmniStudio) or MuleSoft (API‑led design, Anypoint Studio, RAML/OAS).
• Strong understanding of Salesforce or MuleSoft product lifecycles and release processes.
• Ability to evaluate backlogs, identify technical risks, and define mitigation strategies.
• Skilled in translating complex business requirements into clear user stories and technical specifications.
• Experience validating solutions through technical research and performance/usability analysis.
• Proven ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Effective collaborator with cross-functional teams across architecture, security, QA, and vendor groups.
• Experience designing or consuming secure APIs using OAuth, SSO, or JWT.
• Background in legacy modernization, mainframe environments, or high‑volume systems.
• Knowledge of system monitoring, logging, error handling, and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with Git, Azure DevOps, Copado, Gearset, Jenkins, GitLab, Postman, or Anypoint Monitoring.
• Relevant Salesforce or MuleSoft certifications preferred.
• Experience providing technical leadership, mentorship, and code review guidance.

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