Mainframe Systems Manager

City of New York
New York, NY
Job Description
The Financial Information Services Agency and the Office of Payroll Administration (FISA-OPA) are seeking a highly motivated and seasoned manager to oversee the Mainframe Systems within the Shared Systems Division.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Keep track of new releases and maintenance of mainframe software.
  • Work with vendors to build and develop relationships.
  • Stay acquainted with new emerging technologies related to the mainframe.
  • Write and manage all documentation and procedures related to mainframe systems
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive set of benefits and programs to employees, including 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 and more.
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