Mainframe Systems Lead - Modernization & 24/7 Ops

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Innovation is seeking a Mainframe Systems Manager to lead the mainframe systems team, plan upgrades, and drive modernization of IBM mainframe environments, including z/OS, CICS, and related subsystems. You will coordinate workloads, monitor operations, and ensure rapid incident response.

You will partner with cross-functional teams, manage complex projects, and mentor staff while maintaining 24/7 availability and strict adherence to security and policy requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or related field with 4+ years of related datacenter/IT infrastructure experience; or 8+ years with a degree
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may satisfy the requirement.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with ability to work in a team and manage a workload.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, lead, and manage a team of system programmers with day-to-day operations, scheduling, and performance management.
• Plan and coordinate upgrades for mainframe hardware including processors, DASD, and VTS systems.
• Research, evaluate, and implement strategic upgrades to modernize and optimize mainframe systems.
• Monitor daily mainframe operations, incident response, change management, and project intake.
• Collaborate with managers, technical staff, data center, and external agencies; document and explain technical issues clearly.
• Coordinate team projects and resources across departments and the data center.
• Plan work, manage timelines, and provide accurate status updates.

Job description

Orion Innovation is seeking a Mainframe Systems Manager to lead the mainframe systems team, plan upgrades, and drive modernization of IBM mainframe environments, including z/OS, CICS, and related subsystems. You will coordinate workloads, monitor operations, and ensure rapid incident response.

You will partner with cross-functional teams, manage complex projects, and mentor staff while maintaining 24/7 availability and strict adherence to security and policy requirements.