CTG is seeking to fill a Lead Systems Programmer / Senior Mainframe Systems Engineer position for our client. Location: Raleigh, NC Duration: Ongoing Contract Duties: Coordinate and lead complex system changes, upgrades, and configuration activities across supported mainframe platforms. Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for one or more mainframe subsystems (e.g., z/OS, CICS, DB2, DASD, networking, or third-party tools). Provide technical leadership, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies for system changes and production stability. Mentor junior and mid-level systems programmers; provide guidance on technical tasks, troubleshooting, and incident response. Lead resolution of high-priority incidents, perform root cause analysis, and deliver post-incident documentation. Collaborate with enterprise and infrastructure architects to ensure subsystem configurations align with architectural standards and best practices. Develop, standardize, and maintain operational runbooks, configuration baselines, and audit-ready documentation. Support process improvement initiatives, including automation and operational efficiency efforts. Participate in vendor coordination and support activities as needed. Skills: Advanced knowledge of IBM mainframe environments, including z/OS and related subsystems. Strong expertise in one or more of the following: CICS, DB2, DASD/storage management, mainframe networking, system performance, or third-party mainframe tools. Proven ability to plan and execute complex system changes with minimal production risk. Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and incident management skills. Experience with system automation, scripting, and operational efficiency improvements. Knowledge of change management, configuration control, and compliance/audit requirements. Strong leadership, mentoring, and cross-team collaboration capabilities. Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in one or more mainframe systems support areas (e.g., CICS, DB2, DASD, Network, z/OS, third-party tools). Experience leading complex migrations, upgrades, or platform modernization efforts. Experience working with vendors and managing enterprise-level system initiatives preferred. Demonstrated experience mentoring technical staff and leading incident response activities. Education: High School diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree in Information Technology or a related field preferred. Work Environment & Physical Requirements: Position operates in a professional office environment or hybrid/remote setting. Ability to remain in a stationary position (seated or standing) for extended periods while working on a computer. Ability to communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and through collaboration tools. 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.