IT Manager - Mainframe

We are looking for a Supervisor, Computer Operations- Mainframe to support our client based in Miami, FL

US BASED CANDIDATES ONLY.

This is an on-site position. Candidates must be located in or near Miami, FL.

Who we are

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in beautiful Miami, FL, TECKpert is a tech consulting and staff augmentation firm. At TECKpert, we offer a contingent workforce built for any size digital transformation project. Experts in design, development, IT, analytics and marketing, provide innovative digital solutions to achieve success in our new economy. Our leaders identify the technical talent best suited to bolster our client's capabilities, across all industries, including, healthcare, government, finance, legal, real estate, and startups.The project

TECKpert seeks to hire a Supervisor, Computer Operations to support our client, a government agency based in Miami, FL. Supervises and ensures effective delivery of Computer and Facilities Operations
Services among the department, Technical Support, Systems and Programming Services, Facilities Support, school and district clients.

This position will be shift work for Saturdays, Sundays and/or Holidays 8 or 16 hour shifts.

Job duties include, but are not limited to: -

• Understands and ensures the production schedules produced in BMCP
  control products (Automated production scheduling system) are produced in
  accordance with the priorities defined by the Director of Computer and
  Facilities Operations.
  •Monitors and maintains Network availability of ITS systems which include
  Internet, Gradebook, SAP, and Portal access through the use of specific
  monitoring tools. Responsible for escalating obvious issues through
  designated on-call procedures.
  •Maintains and monitors the Production Control schedule (BMC-Control
  Products for the mainframe and network). Releases jobs for execution,
  monitors print and decollate missions and follows through in TSO SDSF
  display facility. Additionally, performs restarts as instructed.
  •Documents and communicates production work load status to the following
  shift. Defines the cause of production failures and coordinates them with the
  Shift Manager and/or Systems and Programming team members.
  •Uses HEAT help desk software to log calls and incidents into ITIL compliant
  HEAT help desk database. Retrieves incident assignments to Computer
  Operations to initiate requests and resolutions.
  •Understands and monitors the building Alarm, Fire Alarm and Fire
  Suppression Systems. Responsible for monitoring and reporting HVAC
  temperature fluctuations inside the Network and Main Computer room areas
  to the Administrator of Computer and Facilities Operations.
  •May perform system IPL and executes systems backups, issues system
  commands for control of devices and application starts and stops.
  •Performs other duties related to general administrative responsibilities as
  assigned by Director of Computer and Facilities Operations.
  •Responsible for after-hours security of the ITS facility through the use of
  strategically located surveillance cameras.
  •May be required to participate Disaster Recovery discussions and to assist in
  Hurricane readiness of the facility, Computer Room equipment and special
  production demands as necessary. Required to assist with Re-opening of
  facilities after event.

Compensation and Term

This opportunity is for a full-time, one - two year contract position with a possible one year extension with pay to commensurate with experience up to $53.00/hour or $110,240 per year. Medical, dental, vision and life insurance is available after 30 days of hire.

Candidates are expected to work onsite at our client's location. Qualifications you need

•Seven years' experience in Computer Operations with at least five years as a
manager or Senior Computer Operator directing, assigning and training
operations personnel on Mainframe hardware and software platform with a
conceptual understanding of Network platform tools and equipment
•Must have mainframe experience utilizing JES2, MVS Language coupled with
CICS and TSO applications.
•An understanding and working knowledge of Automated Job Scheduling
Systems preferably BMCP Control Products.
•Basic knowledge of new platform servers and applications strongly preferred.
•Must possess the ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.

Working with us

Working with TECKpert means more options. As new opportunities arise, you tell us what you think is a good fit for you. What industries interest you most? Do you prefer an on-location, 9-5? Or would you want a flexible schedule and remote work? We proudly offer a wide variety of roles. Many of our TECKperts enjoy coworking and skills training coupled with the stability of full-time employment. We believe TECKpert gives today's digital professionals an agile path to start and advance their career. All of our opportunities require at least 20 hours per week and can be one to twelve months in length. Choose the opportunity that matches your interest and desired cadence.