Global Head of Mainframe and Host System Service, MD - C16 - IRVING

Citi

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Remote, USA · Irving, TX Posted 10 days ago $250,000–$500,000 / year
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TL;DR

The Global Head of Mainframe and Host Systems Services Technologies leads strategic initiatives for enterprise-wide mainframe infrastructure, including hardware and software management, performance optimization, and high availability. This senior leadership role involves developing a multi-year technology roadmap to support digital transformation and overseeing the capacity planning and disaster recovery of critical systems like z/17 processors, DS8K storage, and DB2 databases. The position requires deep technical expertise in mainframe technologies such as z/OS, LinuxOne, and middleware solutions including CICS and MQ Series, alongside extensive experience managing global teams, vendor relationships, and budgets. Ideal candidates will have a background in banking or finance and familiarity with hybrid cloud initiatives linking mainframe to public clouds.

Skills

z/OS DB2 CICS MQ DS8K TS7700 VMAX LinuxOne IBM Z z/VM FlashCopy FS9K RACF Top Secret Security SAF System Automation z/OSMF BCP

What you'll do

  • Develop and execute a multi-year technology roadmap for mainframe hardware and software.
  • Oversee performance, availability, and capacity planning of z/17 processors and storage systems.
  • Manage large mission-critical database estate predominantly using DB2.
  • Ensure high availability and optimization of middleware including CICS, Websphere, and MQ Series.
  • Lead 24/7 global operations with automation, disaster recovery, and system security compliance.
  • Drive modernization initiatives, manage mainframe technology budget, and vendor relationships.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of experience in mainframe systems management.
  • Deep technical knowledge of z/OS, z/VM, LinuxOne, and IBM storage technologies.
  • Extensive experience with DB2, CICS, and MQ middleware.
  • Proven leadership in managing global teams and vendor relationships.
  • Ability to develop and execute multi-year technology roadmaps.
  • Expertise in mainframe performance, availability, and capacity planning.
  • Strong knowledge of security management tools like SAF RACF.

Market check

Salary context

This $250,000–$500,000 range sits above 100% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$151,900–$238,500

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$149,550–$235,750

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 239 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Citi

Citi is one of the world’s most trusted financial institutions, proudly serving millions of customers across the United States.

Citi currently has 336 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $125,760–$188,640 across 308 roles with salary data.

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