City of New York · 1 month ago
Mainframe Systems Manager
Manhattan, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$84K/yr - $186K/yr
3+ years expCity of New York is seeking a highly motivated and seasoned manager to oversee the Mainframe Systems within the Shared Systems Division. The role involves managing the day-to-day operations of the Mainframe Systems team, ensuring system availability, and leading various projects related to hardware and software upgrades.
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Responsibilities
Ensure that the Mainframe team works together as a team and also within the enterprise to ensure that the systems remain available according to the SLA
Provide a leadership role in z/OS administration, performance management, hardware configuration, and implementation of mainframe technologies and DR solution for the agency
Oversee the daily operations and ensure that it is monitored and issues are escalated
Serve as a lead for matters related to disaster recovery
Research and implement strategic solutions related to mainframe systems
Ensure that FISA-OPA department technical policies are followed
Analyze performance and capacity data
Perform daily, monthly and yearly performance and capacity planning for the mainframe systems
Run projects related to hardware and software upgrades
Develop and manage project plans. Lead and mentor the Mainframe team to complete the project according to the timeline for large and small initiatives
Keep track of new releases and maintenance of mainframe software
Work with the Mainframe team to stay current on all software
Work with vendors to build and develop relationships
Act as a liaison to software and hardware vendors for capacity planning
Stay acquainted with new emerging technologies related to the mainframe
Responsible for matching current technology with the need of the agency. Evaluate and implement new technologies as needed
Write and manage all documentation and procedures related to mainframe systems
Work with the Operations team to ensure that the proper procedural documents are accurate and current
Within the City and FISA's budget and planning cycle, produce a plan that lays out the cost over time for hardware and software purchase/upgrades as necessitated by: end-of-life for hardware, new business requirements, end of support for software, capacity/growth, consolidation initiatives for cost reduction, etc
Qualification
Required
A master's degree in computer science from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of progressively more responsible, full-time, satisfactory experience in Information Technology (IT) including applications development, systems development, data communications and networking, database administration, data processing, or user services. At least eighteen (18) months of this experience must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity in the areas of applications development, systems development, data communications and networking, database administration, data processing or in the supervision of staff performing these duties
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of progressively more responsible, full-time, satisfactory experience as described in '1' above
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, and six (6) years of progressively more responsible, full-time, satisfactory experience as described in '1' above
A satisfactory combination of education and experience equivalent to '1', '2' or '3' above. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and must possess at least three (3) years of experience as described in '1' above, including the eighteen (18) months of administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience as described in '1' above
20+ years of experience working as an infrastructure manager in a large-scale environment
Experience with mainframe systems technologies, subsystems, and internals. If the candidate does not have experience with mainframe systems technologies, we will also accept strong experience in AIX/Linux/Unix systems
Strong understanding of IBM mainframe z/OS operating system, control, structure, logic, and security. If the candidate does not have experience with the mainframe platform, we will also accept infrastructure management of AIX/Linux/Unix systems with enterprise storage systems
Must be self-motivated, able to find answers on his/her own, and experienced in problem determination/analysis/resolution
Ability to work well and communicate with other departments, agencies, and technical support staff - including the ability to document and explain problems
Ability to complete team projects by coordinating team resources and working with other departments and the data center
Ability to plan, manage time according to schedules, and provide status updates required
Ability to work with staff to quickly learn new technologies and resolve issues
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment
Excellent communications skills (oral and written)
Benefits
Health insurance
Pension plan
Deferred Compensation Plan (with 457, 401K and Roth IRA options)
Pre-tax Commuter Benefit program
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts programs
Prescription drug coverage
Dental benefits
Vision care benefits
Company
City of New York
City of New York, often called as New York City, is the most populous city in United States.
10001+ employees
Funding
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