CTG is seeking to fill a Lead Systems Programmer position for our client. Location: Raleigh, NC (Hybrid Remote) Duration: 12 months, with possibility for extension Duties: Change Coordination & Oversight (25%): Plan, review, and lead execution of complex upgrades and configuration changes across supported platforms. Subject Matter Expertise (20%): Serve as the SME for one or more subsystems and advise stakeholders on risk mitigation strategies. Mentoring & Team Enablement (15%): Mentor junior and mid-level programmers, providing guidance on task execution and incident response. Incident Management & Recovery (15%): Lead resolution of high-priority incidents and deliver post-mortem documentation as requested. Architecture Collaboration (15%): Partner with infrastructure architects to ensure subsystem configurations align with enterprise standards. Process Standardization (10%): Define and maintain runbooks, configuration baselines, and audit-ready documentation. Skills: Strong expertise in one or more mainframe subsystems (e.g., CICS, DB2, DASD, Network, z/OS, third-party tools). Proven leadership in change management, incident resolution, and cross-team collaboration. Ability to document processes, configurations, and recovery procedures clearly and accurately. Experience mentoring technical staff and fostering team capability growth. Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in one or more mainframe support areas (CICS, DB2, DASD, Network, third-party tools, z/OS, etc.). Experience leading complex migrations, implementing automation, and working with external vendors is preferred. Education: High School diploma or equivalent (required). Associate degree in Information Technology or a related field (preferred). Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required. CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role. To Apply: To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. For additional information, please contact Laura Dominguez at Laura.Dominguez@ctg.com. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you! About CTG CTG, a Cegeka company, is at the forefront of digital transformation, providing IT and business solutions that accelerate project momentum and deliver desired value. Over nearly 60 years, we have earned a reputation as a faster and more reliable, results-driven partner. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. CTG leverages the expertise of over 9,000 team members in 19 countries to provide innovative solutions. Together, we operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working in close cooperation with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries. For more information, visit www.ctg.com. Our culture is a direct result of the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. In other words, our people define our culture. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. Part of our mission is to cultivate a workplace that attracts and develops the best people. CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws. CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.