Remote Senior z/OS Systems Programming Lead

Peraton; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a z/OS Systems Programming Manager to join the Citizens Security & Public Services team on a state contract. This leadership role blends hands‑on mainframe programming with strategic program oversight and can be delivered remotely.

The position requires architectural oversight, disaster recovery planning, capacity analysis, and budget/vendor management while guiding a team to meet SLA commitments and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma with 10 years of experience.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green card holder.
• 5 years of hands‑on experience as a z/OS Systems Programmer.
• Hands‑on experience installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting z/OS mainframe environments.
• 5 years of experience in technical lead or project lead role supporting senior level technical teams.
• 5 years experience in analyzing and solving system software or network problems or issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design and definition of the system and network architecture for new or existing complex computer systems.
• Propose efficient transition approaches to new technology platforms and define transitions for the addition of new customers to our Data Center location in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
• Manage software and network product solutions, performance, upgrades and enhancements, and disaster recovery initiatives.
• Share cost, schedule, and technical program management responsibilities with the Data Center Program, Facilities and Operations Managers.
• Manage and assist with the daily operations of the systems team (supervision of the system programmers and network engineer, assignment of work, schedules, day‑to‑day workflow, performance management, and operating costs).
• Formulate policies, procedures, and standards relating to systems, and network management.
• Provide program management and customer reports to include: SLA adherence; systems performance; network performance; disaster recovery planning, test approaches, and test results; and future technology direction forecasts.

Skills

z/OS Systems Programming

Technical leadership

Mainframe expertise

Education

High School diploma

Tools

z/OS mainframe software

Job description

Peraton is seeking a z/OS Systems Programming Manager to join the Citizens Security & Public Services team on a state contract. This leadership role blends hands‑on mainframe programming with strategic program oversight and can be delivered remotely.

The position requires architectural oversight, disaster recovery planning, capacity analysis, and budget/vendor management while guiding a team to meet SLA commitments and regulatory requirements.