Director of IT - Sioux Falls, United States - Aureon Consulting

Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader to oversee Mainframe Systems and Operations Individual must be willing to work on-site in Sioux Falls, SD and eligible to work without sponsorship.

Director of Mainframe and Operations:

In this position, you'll be responsible for leading a team of experts to maintain the dependability, safety, and efficiency of mainframe systems.

You'll also be tasked with crafting and executing plans to improve operations in alignment with our business goals.

Mainframe Operations Management:
Oversee the day-to-day functioning, upkeep, and management of mainframe systems, guaranteeing optimal performance, accessibility, and dependability

Team Supervision:
Lead a team comprising mainframe system programmers, operators, and analysts, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluations

Infrastructure Management:
Supervise the design, deployment, and upkeep of mainframe infrastructure, encompassing hardware, software, and network components

Security and Compliance Assurance:
Implement and uphold security protocols, procedures, and safeguards to safeguard mainframe systems and data, ensuring adherence to relevant regulations and standards

Strategic Vision:
Spearhead efforts to envision the future trajectory of mainframe operations and management over the coming decade

Capacity Planning and Optimization:
Monitor usage patterns and capacity trends of mainframe resources, devising strategies to enhance resource utilization and scalability

Incident Response Coordination:
Manage the resolution of mainframe-related incidents and downtimes, ensuring prompt resolution and minimal disruption to business activities

Change Oversight:
Handle alterations to mainframe systems and infrastructure, encompassing planning, testing, implementation, and documentation, to mitigate risks and ensure system stability

Vendor Relations Management:
Assess and manage relationships with external vendors and service providers

Required:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalentProficient in mainframe administration, operations, or associated positions, demonstrating a track record of evolving leadership roles.

Thorough understanding of mainframe hardware, operating systems (such as z/OS), and software (like IBM DB2, CICS).Comprehensive grasp of mainframe operations, storage, and security protocols.

Proven experience in mainframe performance optimization, capacity management, and contingency planning.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and team-oriented abilities, fostering productive collaboration across diverse teams and departments.
Robust analytical and problem-solving proficiencies, emphasizing perpetual enhancement and inventive solutions.

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