Systems Engineering Senior Group Manager

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Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineering Senior Group Manager with experience in High Availability systems specializing in  z/TPF Administration, Stratus Systems and I-Series technologies to oversees a Global engineering team responsible for maintaining the very large z/TPF, Straus and I-series estate.  Including installing, configuring, and troubleshooting the hardware components, operating system and related software with the goal of  ensuring the stability, security, and performance of the infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership:

Manage, mentor, and develop a team of z/TPD, Stratus and I-series System Programmers.

System Management:

Oversee the installation, maintenance, and upgrades of z/TPF Stratus and I-Series software. Including extensive experience with the IBM Security Portal and Vulnerability management 

Performance Tuning:

Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to optimize performance.

Troubleshooting:

Diagnose and resolve complex system issues, including software errors, hardware failures, and system crashes.

Security:
Implement and maintain comprehensive security policies and procedures to protect sensitive data and system integrity.

Capacity Planning:
Plan for future system needs and ensure adequate resources are available to meet business requirements.

Documentation:
Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.

Collaboration:
Work with other IT teams, such as application support, database administration, and network engineering.

Continuity Of Business:
Expert level familiarity with disaster recovery solution, and specifically storage replication technologies.

Process Improvement:
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Skills Required:

Technical Expertise:
Deep understanding of z/TPF, VOS and IOS operating system and other related tools.

Problem-Solving:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve complex system issues.

Leadership:
Proven leadership experience, including managing, mentoring, and developing a team.

Communication:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with other teams.

Industry Knowledge:
Familiarity with mainframe hardware and software, including Crypto, FICON,I-series and Stratus systems utilities.

Minimum Qualification:

• Overall 15+ yrs of exp with minimum of 8 years of experience in z/TPF Administration

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Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

• Master’s degree preferred

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Systems & Engineering

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location:

Rutherford New Jersey United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$170,000.00 - $300,000.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

May 31, 2026

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