Randstad US • Sioux Falls, SD 57117
Job #2681822389
director of it, mainframe and operations.
sioux falls , south dakota
posted april 12, 2024
job details
summary
$150,000 - $160,000 per year
permanent
bachelor degree
category computer and mathematical occupations
reference1048737
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Description
The Mainframe and Operations Director is responsible for overseeing the efficient operation and maintenance of mainframe systems, job scheduling, and associated infrastructure within the organization. This role involves managing a team of professionals to ensure the reliability, security, and performance of mainframe systems, as well as developing and implementing long-term strategies to optimize operations and support business objectives.
Mainframe Management: Supervise the operation, maintenance, and administration of mainframe systems, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and reliability.
Team Leadership: Lead and manage a team of mainframe system programmers, operators, and analysts, providing guidance, mentoring, and performance management.
Infrastructure Oversight: Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of mainframe infrastructure, including hardware, software, and network components.
Security and Compliance: Implement and enforce security policies, procedures, and controls to protect mainframe systems and data, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
Strategic Planning: Lead initiatives to define the future of the operation and management of mainframe operations over the next decade.
Capacity Planning: Monitor mainframe usage and capacity trends, and develop strategies to optimize resource utilization and scalability.
Incident Management: Coordinate the response to mainframe-related incidents and outages, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption to business operations.
Change Management: Manage changes to mainframe systems and infrastructure, including planning, testing, implementation, and documentation, to minimize risks and ensure stability.
Vendor Management: Evaluate and manage relationships with third-party vendors and service providers, including negotiating contracts and overseeing service delivery.
Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and cost savings in mainframe operations, and lead initiatives to implement changes.
Collaboration: Collaborate with other IT teams, business stakeholders, and external partners to align mainframe operations with organizational goals and requirements.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent relevant experience.
Experience in mainframe administration, operations, or related roles, with progressive leadership responsibilities.
Familiarity with mainframe hardware, operating systems (e.g., z/OS), and software (e.g., IBM DB2, CICS).
Understanding of mainframe operations, storage, and security principles and practices.
Experience with mainframe performance tuning, capacity planning, and disaster recovery planning.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and departments.
Analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
job type: Permanent
salary: $150,000 - 160,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
Description
The Mainframe and Operations Director is responsible for overseeing the efficient operation and maintenance of mainframe systems, job scheduling, and associated infrastructure within the organization. This role involves managing a team of professionals to ensure the reliability, security, and performance of mainframe systems, as well as developing and implementing long-term strategies to optimize operations and support business objectives.
Mainframe Management: Supervise the operation, maintenance, and administration of mainframe systems, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and reliability.
Team Leadership: Lead and manage a team of mainframe system programmers, operators, and analysts, providing guidance, mentoring, and performance management.
Infrastructure Oversight: Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of mainframe infrastructure, including hardware, software, and network components.
Security and Compliance: Implement and enforce security policies, procedures, and controls to protect mainframe systems and data, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
Strategic Planning: Lead initiatives to define the future of the operation and management of mainframe operations over the next decade.
Capacity Planning: Monitor mainframe usage and capacity trends, and develop strategies to optimize resource utilization and scalability.
Incident Management: Coordinate the response to mainframe-related incidents and outages, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption to business operations.
Change Management: Manage changes to mainframe systems and infrastructure, including planning, testing, implementation, and documentation, to minimize risks and ensure stability.
Vendor Management: Evaluate and manage relationships with third-party vendors and service providers, including negotiating contracts and overseeing service delivery.
Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and cost savings in mainframe operations, and lead initiatives to implement changes.
Collaboration: Collaborate with other IT teams, business stakeholders, and external partners to align mainframe operations with organizational goals and requirements.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent relevant experience.
Experience in mainframe administration, operations, or related roles, with progressive leadership responsibilities.
Familiarity with mainframe hardware, operating systems (e.g., z/OS), and software (e.g., IBM DB2, CICS).
strong understanding of mainframe operations, storage, and security principles and practices.
Experience with mainframe performance tuning, capacity planning, and disaster recovery planning.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and departments.
strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
Experience level:
Education: Bachelors
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