Director of IT iSeries

This role will be responsible for the strategic direction stability security and modernization of all IBM ibased environments that support 24/7 operations.

As an IT leader the Director will ensure our systems meet stringent regulatory security and operational requirements unique to the gaming and hospitality industry including compliance with Gaming Commission regulations SOX PCI and operational audit standards.

• Develop and execute the long-term roadmap for IBM i systems supporting casino hospitality and key enterprise application environments.
• Drive modernization initiatives including high availability IASP optimization and support the transformation of legacy applications.
• Collaborate with gaming operations hotel operations marketing finance and executive leadership to deliver technology solutions aligned to operational needs.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of IBM i servers and applications ensuring uptime for 24/7 operations.
• Manage system performance capacity planning auditing high availability and disaster recovery for highly regulated gaming platforms.
• Ensure IBM i systems meet or exceed gaming regulatory controls internal audit standards PCI requirements and cybersecurity best practices.
• Own policies documentation access controls and operational procedures related to IBM i environments.
• Lead and mentor a blended team of internal and external IBM i Architects Engineers Administrators and Operators.
• Foster a highperformance culture with strong accountability communication and customer service.
• Serve as the subject-matter expert for all IBM irelated initiatives enhancements and system impacts.
• Manage vendor relationships with managed service partners and IBM i software vendors.
• Accepts feedback and coaching from supervisors

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to pass background checks obtain and maintain gaming licenses in required jurisdictions.
• Flexible to work various shifts weekends and holidays

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• 10 years of experience with IBM i (AS/400 iSeries System i) systems.
• 5 years of leadership experience in IBM I IT operations and enterprise systems management.
• Strong expertise in CL SQL DB2 for i and IBM i system administration.
• Experience supporting environments requiring 24/7 uptime preferably in gaming or hospitality.
• Demonstrated experience working within strict regulatory auditing and security frameworks.
• Excellent leadership communication and stakeholdermanagement skills.