Required education
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred education
Master's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
Deep expertise in IBM Z: proven experience with IBM Z, middleware, and associated software, including COBOL, with the ability to design and deliver tailored infrastructure services solutions.
Experience with leading solution delivery: a strong background in delivering complex solutions that meet clients' unique needs, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and collaboration across all project participants.
Experience with mainframe modernization approaches, including APIs, Linux on Z, hybrid cloud patterns, and z/OS Connect.
Experience with zSoftware: familiarity with watsonx Code Assistant for Z, IDzEE, zDevOps, and other tools to accelerate mainframe Application Development.
Comprehensive understanding of IT infrastructure including site reliability, performance, cybersecurity and compliance, and hybrid architecture, including its relationship to business objectives with the ability to develop comprehensive solution strategies.
Preferred technical and professional experience
Advanced knowledge of Linux and z/OS: in-depth knowledge of Linux and z/OS operating systems, including their applications and configurations.
Experience interfacing with enterprise customers, especially during escalations or complex deployments, and communicating project risks, actions, issues, and dependencies to executives.
Advanced knowledge of COBOL application programming, or other languages such as PL/I, Assembler, REXX, and Java on z/OS.