IBM Z Mainframe DR Operations Lead

• 24×7 Monitoring & Operations "24×7 monitoring and operations… with defined incident response SLAs."
• IBM Z DR Orchestration
• Runbook & Change Management Ownership Maintain operational runbooks, coordinate firmware/microcode upgrades, and manage capacity planning through the 2028 replacement window.
• Operational Stabilization
• Agency Coordination Work directly with DoIT, HFS, IDHS, IDOR, and IDES technical leads to ensure DR readiness and SLA compliance.

• 10+ years in IBM Z mainframe operations, storage, or DR engineering.
• Hands-on experience with IBM DS8000, FICON, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, GDPS, HyperSwap, Copy Services Manager, or Hitachi VSP/TrueCopy/UR.
• Deep understanding of z/OS LPAR, IMS/DB2, CICS/VTAM restart automation, and transactional consistency.
• Experience running OEM-aligned DR operations with strict RTO/RPO SLAs.
• Ability to lead DR tests, document results, and interface with senior government stakeholders.
• Strong background in runbooks, change control, and capacity planning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting public sector or large multi-agency mainframe estates.
• Familiarity with aging IBM Z hardware (z196, zEC12, z114) and migration considerations. "The z196, zEC12, and z114 estate has been past IBM end-of-service since 2019."
• Exposure to modernization programs or mainframe assessment frameworks.