Head of High Availability Systems Engineering

• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing global team of z/TPF, Stratus, and I-Series Systems Programmers
• Foster a culture of engineering excellence, continuous learning, and accountability across geographically distributed teams
• Set clear performance expectations and develop career pathways for senior technical contributors
• Oversee the installation, configuration, maintenance, and upgrades of z/TPF, Stratus, and I-Series software environments
• Drive end-to-end lifecycle management of complex, large-scale HA infrastructure — from hardware components to operating systems and related software
• Administer and optimize the IBM Security Portal, ensuring robust vulnerability management practices are embedded across the estate
• Proactively monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and architect solutions that maximize throughput and reliability
• Lead capacity planning initiatives, translating business growth projections into actionable infrastructure roadmaps
• Implement performance tuning strategies across z/TPF, VOS, and IOS environments
• Champion comprehensive security policies and procedures that protect sensitive data and preserve system integrity
• Maintain deep familiarity with mainframe security tooling, including Crypto, FICON, and platform-specific security utilities
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security standards and regulatory requirements
• Architect and maintain enterprise-grade disaster recovery solutions, with expert-level command of storage replication technologies
• Lead continuity-of-business planning, testing, and execution to ensure zero-compromise availability for critical systems
• Partner closely with application support, database administration, and network engineering teams to deliver integrated, resilient solutions
• Identify and implement process improvements that drive operational efficiency, reduce toil, and elevate engineering standards
• Maintain rigorous, up-to-date documentation of system configurations, runbooks, and troubleshooting procedures

• 15+ years of overall experience in systems engineering or infrastructure roles
• Minimum 8 years of hands-on z/TPF Administration experience in large-scale, production environments
• Demonstrated experience managing global engineering teams in a senior leadership capacity
• Proven expertise in High Availability systems design, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning
• Deep, hands-on expertise in z/TPF Administration, including system programming, tuning, and troubleshooting at enterprise scale
• Proficiency with Stratus VOS and I-Series IOS operating systems and associated toolsets
• Strong working knowledge of mainframe hardware and software ecosystems, including Crypto, FICON, and platform utilities
• Demonstrated experience with IBM Security Portal and enterprise vulnerability management frameworks
• Expert-level understanding of disaster recovery architectures and storage replication technologies
• Proven track record of leading and scaling global, senior-level engineering teams in high-stakes environments
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strategic thinker who balances long-term platform vision with day-to-day operational excellence
• Collaborative leader who builds trust across organizational boundaries and drives alignment across diverse IT disciplines
• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Master's degree preferred

• medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k)
• life, accident, and disability insurance
• wellness programs
• paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays
• discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards