Mainframe Infrastructure Specialist

As an integrated interface in Vendor Run Governance within the TDI Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure organisation in Germany, you will ensure a stable production environment and provide technical support for projects as part of a global operation team of currently 10 colleagues.

In this role, you will assume responsibility for and technical management of a globally used mainframe infrastructure, with a focus on its applications.

Your Responsibilities:

• You will serve as the technical interface to our internal DB application areas and provide information about platform changes within the framework of the IT Forum at Deutsche Bank.
• You will manage the mainframe software release management tool KVS/RMS in collaboration with the vendor Kyndryl.
• In your role as ITAO, you will act as the interface to the responsible mainframe service areas of our service provider Kyndryl and Deutsche Bank internally.
• As part of SDLC governance, you will ensure that the operational readiness controls for the KVS/RMS software components are kept up to date.
• In this role, you will also be responsible for audit management for internal and external audit requirements (such as preparing information, reports, and responses to auditors' questions).

Your Skills & Experiences:

• Completed apprenticeship or an academic degree in computer science from a recognised university or college, or an equivalent qualification.
• Several years of IT experience in large enterprise environments, particularly in controlled production environments, the mainframe platform based on z16/z17 server technology under z/OS 3.1 (and higher), and DB/DC systems (DB2, CICS, WebSphere MQ, IMS) and RACF, in the MITSA outsourced production environment.
• Extensive experience in a leadership position in a global environment.
• Very good understanding of ITIL/best practices in a service context within a real-time distributed environment.
• Experience in building relationships across different departments, companies, cultures, and time zones.
• Ability to exert influence throughout the organisation, as well as excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimise workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs.
• Fluent German and English skills required.

What We Offer:

• We provide you with a comprehensive portfolio of benefits and offerings to support both, your private and professional needs.
• Emotionally and mentally balanced: A positive mind helps us master the challenges of everyday life – both professionally and privately.
• Physically thriving: We support you in staying physically fit through an offering to maintain personal health and a professional environment.
• Socially connected: Networking opens up new perspectives, helps us thrive professionally and personally as well as strengthens our self-confidence and well-being.
• Financially secure: We provide you with financial security not only during your active career but also for the future.