Remote Data Center Operations Manager – Mainframe & Cloud

Ensono; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Health plans

401k match

Education Reimbursement

Sabbatical

Flexible schedule

Parental leave

Job summary

Ensono is seeking a Manager of Data Center Operations to lead Mainframe and Distributed Data Center Operations teams across ITIL, JCL, z/OS, z/VSE, CICS and more. This role blends technical leadership with people management in a global, client-facing environment.

You will mentor associates, drive service delivery excellence, manage shifts, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize operations, reliability, and security while aligning with Ensono’s strategic goals.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in mainframe operations with leadership experience
• Bachelor’s or equivalent in Computer Science/IT
• Proven ability to lead in 24/7 mission-critical environments

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor data center operations staff (Mainframe & Distributed) across multiple technologies
• Ensure SLA-driven service delivery and high availability
• Drive continuous improvements in operations, automation, and security
• Collaborate with global teams and stakeholders to align with client needs
• Oversee shift planning, training, and performance management

Skills

Mainframe operations leadership

Leadership & mentoring

Communication

Customer orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT

Tools

z/OS

JCL

CICS

zVSE

ISPF/TSO

Job description

Ensono is seeking a Manager of Data Center Operations to lead Mainframe and Distributed Data Center Operations teams across ITIL, JCL, z/OS, z/VSE, CICS and more. This role blends technical leadership with people management in a global, client-facing environment.

You will mentor associates, drive service delivery excellence, manage shifts, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize operations, reliability, and security while aligning with Ensono’s strategic goals.