Mainframe Systems Manager

Universal Technologies; United States; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

UNIVERSAL Technologies seeks a seasoned Mainframe Systems Manager for a hybrid role in NYC. The candidate will oversee mainframe operations, performance, and strategic planning in a large enterprise.

Requires 20+ years in infrastructure management, z/OS experience, DR planning, and strong leadership across cross-functional teams. The role emphasizes mentoring staff, vendor relationship management, and delivering reliable mainframe solutions aligned with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field.
• 20+ years of infrastructure/enterprise mainframe experience.
• Strong leadership and vendor-management skills.
• Z/OS administration and DR planning knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of enterprise mainframe systems.
• Manage Mainframe Systems team and cross-functional projects.
• Coordinate disaster recovery procedures and capacity planning.
• Lead hardware/software upgrade initiatives and vendor relationships.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

UNIVERSAL Technologies is seeking a seasoned Mainframe Systems Manager for a hybrid role with alternating days in NYC NY Candidates with an active LinkedIn profile preferred The right candidate will come with at least 20 years of infrastructure management experience to oversee mainframe systems operations performance and strategic planning within large scale enterprise environments Skilled in managing mission critical infrastructure leading cross functional teams and ensuring 247 availability of mainframe systems Experienced in zOS administration capacity planning disaster recovery and vendor relationship management Proven track record in implementing technology upgrades aligning infrastructure with business goals and mentoring technical teams to deliver reliable and efficient mainframe solutions

WHO WE ARE

UNIVERSAL Technologies is a certified Women Owned Business MWBE specializing in IT consulting and professional services For over 15 years we have proudly partnered with government agencies and private sector organizations to deliver innovative technology solutions and top tier consulting talent Our mission is to connect exceptional IT professionals with impactful projects that modernize and strengthen technology operations

WHAT WE OFFER

UNIVERSAL Technologies offers competitive compensation professional growth opportunities and a collaborative environment where technology professionals can thrive Our consultants are part of a diverse mission driven organization that values integrity innovation and excellence in public service technology

MANDATORY SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in Computer Science Engineering or a related field


• Minimum of four 4 years of full time experience in datacenter engineering and operations cloud engineering and operations or complex IT infrastructure engineering


• 20 years of progressive experience in infrastructure management within large scale enterprise environments


• Strong leadership experience overseeing technical teams managing mission critical mainframe or enterprise infrastructure systems


• Hands on expertise with IBM Mainframe zOS systems subsystems and internals or equivalent experience managing AIX Linux or Unix environments with enterprise storage systems


• In depth knowledge of mainframe architecture control structures performance tuning and disaster recovery DR planning


• Experience in task assignment team goal setting performance management and project oversight for hardwaresoftware upgrades


• Strong background in zOS administration performance monitoring capacity planning and system availability management


• Proven ability to coordinate cross departmental technical initiatives manage vendor relationships and lead strategic technology implementations


• Demonstrated experience evaluating planning and integrating emerging technologies aligned with organizational goals


• Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve complex infrastructure issues


• Excellent communication interpersonal and organizational skills with proficiency in preparing technical documentation and procedural materials


• Ability to plan prioritize and deliver projects on schedule while mentoring technical staff and fostering a collaborative team environment


• Self motivated with the ability to work independently manage competing priorities and adapt quickly to changing business needs

SCOPE OF SERVICES

The Mainframe Systems Manager will oversee the daily operations maintenance and performance of enterprise level mainframe systems Responsibilities include managing the Mainframe Systems team ensuring compliance with technical policies coordinating disaster recovery procedures and monitoring system performance and capacity The Manager will lead projects related to hardware and software upgrades oversee vendor relationships and maintain documentation for all mainframe processes The role also involves fiscal planning including cost forecasting for hardware and software lifecycles and identifying opportunities for cost reduction through technology consolidation and innovation

UNIVERSAL Technologies is an equal opportunity employer