z/OS Systems Programming Manager

Role Summary
This position involves leading mainframe systems programming within a secure, government-focused environment. The role includes management of system design, performance optimization, and disaster recovery planning, with a combination of hands-on technical responsibilities and team leadership. It offers the flexibility of remote work and requires a strong background in z/OS mainframe environments and project management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex mainframe system and network architecture.
• Lead and supervise a team of system programmers and network engineers, assigning work and managing workflows.
• Develop and enforce policies and standards related to systems and network management.
• Manage software, hardware, and network product solutions, including upgrades, performance tuning, and disaster recovery initiatives.
• Collaborate on annual disaster recovery exercises and develop test approaches to ensure system resilience.
• Maintain vendor relationships and oversee system, database, and application backup and recovery solutions.
• Monitor system performance, capacity analysis, and recommend future technical directions.
• Prepare program management and customer reports covering SLA adherence, system and network performance, and disaster recovery testing.
• Manage budgets, assets, and personnel related to systems, software, and network operations.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements and SLAs, and support audits and regulatory reviews.

Qualifications

• High School diploma with 10+ years of experience.
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• 5+ years of hands-on experience as a z/OS Systems Programmer.
• Proven ability to install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain z/OS mainframe environments.
• 5+ years of experience in technical or project leadership supporting senior technical teams.
• Experience analyzing and resolving system software and network issues.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise mainframe technologies and disaster recovery planning.
• Demonstrated experience supporting data center environments and managed services.
• Ability to work in a 24x7x365 service delivery environment, including participation in on-call rotations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio.
• Relevant education, training, certifications, or equivalent practical experience.

Publishing Pay Range: $70.00 - $74.00 hourly

This is a fully remote role and can be performed from an approved location.