Mainframe Storage Lead

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with Technology Architecture professionals to develop technology product roadmaps.


• Responsible for applying secure software and systems engineering practices throughout the delivery lifecycle to ensure our data and technology solutions are protected from threats and vulnerabilities.


• Designs and implements standard builds/templates for all technology platforms.


• Drives product improvements through optimization, enhancement and the implementation of new features and functions.


• Works continuously with other Technology Engineering teams and Technology Architecture to ensure the success of products.


• Conducts "proof of concept" labs for enhancements, new solutions and competitive bake-offs.


• Designs standard and custom technology solutions for business partner projects including pre- production testing, performance tuning, handoffs and certification.


• Conducts proactive and reactive monitoring to detect, predict and resolve abnormal conditions in the environment.


• Collaborates with vendors to help drive design innovation in product enhancements and improvements.


• Executes on production engineering processes, incident management, root cause analysis, problem management, change management, release management and knowledge management.


• Provides complex production support for all technology platforms.


• Provides oversight for technical labs and development environments.

Typical Skills and Experiences:

Education: Undergraduate studies in computer science, management information systems or a related field is preferred.

License/Certification/Designation: Technology certifications or designation are not required, but encouraged (i.e., AWS, Azure, scripting and development languages, delivery methods, security).

Experience: Six years or more' experience with the most complex integrated solutions with an ability to design and develop and modify new and existing solutions for specialized needs. Experience with multiple technologies and within one or more domains. Experience with automation of deployment of solution configurations. Experience in training/guiding less experienced staff.

Experience with solutions: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS and package solutions.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Strong communication skills, knowledge of planning, management and execution of Accelerated Solutions Deliver framework, Information Security acumen. Influencing, negotiating and priority setting needed. Insurance/financial services industry knowledge a plus.

Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.

Oscar Associates Limited (US) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.