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Infrastructure Services Mainframe Supervisor (IT Systems Admin – Senior/Specialist)
Location
United States
Posted
9 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Job Description
Role Description
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Technology Services Division (TSD) is seeking a senior-level Mainframe Systems Engineer to serve as the agency’s designated lead mainframe technician and Mainframe as a Service (MFaaS) vendor manager. This role involves:
- Leading installation, configuration, implementation, maintenance, troubleshooting, performance monitoring, and problem resolution for critical system software and hardware.
- Coordinating vendor services and managing supported technology acquisitions.
- Ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient operations.
- Providing organizational leadership for the Mainframe Technical team.
- Representing Infrastructure Services in cross-agency forums.
- Advising management and business partners on enterprise mainframe strategies and solutions.
- Maintaining peak performance of systems to avoid disruption of essential agency functions and projects.
Qualifications
- Mainframe Systems Administration
- Knowledge of zArchitecture operations or systems programming experience working on IBM z/OS mainframe systems.
- Ability to execute end-to-end technical ownership of the z/OS environment including installation, configuration, and performance optimization.
- Security and Access Management
- Hands-on experience managing user access, resource protection, and compliance auditing in a z/OS environment using Resource Access Control Facility (RACF) or Access Control Facility 2 (ACF2).
- Ability to conduct comprehensive security audits using RACF/ACF2, generate, and analyze SMF reports to identify vulnerabilities.
- Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
- Proficient in the full lifecycle of Business Continuity and IT Disaster Recovery, from conducting initial business impact analysis (BIA) to executing recovery exercises and maintaining compliance with resilience standards.
- Mainframe Environmental Systems
- Introductory knowledge about how to administer and troubleshoot mainframe environmental systems, such as Adabas, Natural, EntireX, and/or WebMethods.
- Business Analysis and Project Management
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of Business Analysis and Project Management methodologies, with the ability to navigate both structured Waterfall timelines and iterative Agile sprints.
- Growth Mindset
- Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
- Service-Oriented
- Takes action to meet the needs of others.
Requirements
- Advanced knowledge in information technology gained through a combination of practical experience and/or formal education.
- Experience with end-to-end installation, configuration, and management of ISV solutions, including vendor coordination, contract oversight, and renewal management.
- Experience with scripting languages such as Rexx/Clist; or advanced training or experience using Job Control Language (JCL).
- Demonstrated experience leading technical teams, providing guidance, mentoring staff, and supporting organizational goals through effective leadership and team management.
Benefits
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible schedule options, including telework for eligible positions.
- Paid Leave: Up to 25 paid vacation days per year, in addition to 12 paid holidays.
- Tuition Assistance: Options for education expense assistance, including tuition reimbursement programs and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
- Comprehensive benefits package including various healthcare options and state retirement programs.
Job Requirements
- Mainframe Systems Administration
- Knowledge of zArchitecture operations or systems programming experience working on IBM z/OS mainframe systems.
- Ability to execute end-to-end technical ownership of the z/OS environment including installation, configuration, and performance optimization.
- Security and Access Management
- Hands-on experience managing user access, resource protection, and compliance auditing in a z/OS environment using Resource Access Control Facility (RACF) or Access Control Facility 2 (ACF2).
- Ability to conduct comprehensive security audits using RACF/ACF2, generate, and analyze SMF reports to identify vulnerabilities.
- Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
- Proficient in the full lifecycle of Business Continuity and IT Disaster Recovery, from conducting initial business impact analysis (BIA) to executing recovery exercises and maintaining compliance with resilience standards.
- Mainframe Environmental Systems
- Introductory knowledge about how to administer and troubleshoot mainframe environmental systems, such as Adabas, Natural, EntireX, and/or WebMethods.
- Business Analysis and Project Management
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of Business Analysis and Project Management methodologies, with the ability to navigate both structured Waterfall timelines and iterative Agile sprints.
- Growth Mindset
- Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
- Service-Oriented
- Takes action to meet the needs of others.
- Advanced knowledge in information technology gained through a combination of practical experience and/or formal education.
- Experience with end-to-end installation, configuration, and management of ISV solutions, including vendor coordination, contract oversight, and renewal management.
- Experience with scripting languages such as Rexx/Clist; or advanced training or experience using Job Control Language (JCL).
- Demonstrated experience leading technical teams, providing guidance, mentoring staff, and supporting organizational goals through effective leadership and team management.
Benefits
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible schedule options, including telework for eligible positions.
- Paid Leave: Up to 25 paid vacation days per year, in addition to 12 paid holidays.
- Tuition Assistance: Options for education expense assistance, including tuition reimbursement programs and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
- Comprehensive benefits package including various healthcare options and state retirement programs.
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