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Head of High Availability Systems Engineering

Citibank

Location

Rutherford, NJ

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/7/2026

Compensation

$170,000 - $300,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
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·FY 2025

Job description

The Head of High Availability Systems Engineering at Citi will lead a globally distributed engineering team focused on managing mission-critical infrastructure. This role emphasizes the strategy, stability, and evolution of large-scale z/TPF, Stratus, and I-Series systems. Ideal candidates will possess deep technical expertise and strong leadership skills, driving a culture of engineering excellence and continuous learning. The position offers significant scope and impact within the organization, aligning with Citi's commitment to delivering secure and efficient technology solutions.

Requirements

  • 15+ years of overall experience in systems engineering or infrastructure roles
  • Minimum 8 years of hands-on z/TPF Administration experience in large-scale, production environments
  • Demonstrated experience managing global engineering teams in a senior leadership capacity
  • Proven expertise in High Availability systems design, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning
  • Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience; Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing global team of z/TPF, Stratus, and I-Series Systems Programmers
  • Oversee the installation, configuration, maintenance, and upgrades of z/TPF, Stratus, and I-Series software environments
  • Proactively monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and architect solutions that maximize throughput and reliability
  • Champion comprehensive security policies and procedures that protect sensitive data and preserve system integrity
  • Architect and maintain enterprise-grade disaster recovery solutions, ensuring zero-compromise availability for critical systems
  • Partner closely with application support, database administration, and network engineering teams to deliver integrated, resilient solutions

Benefits

  • Citi offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, stock programs, healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, parental leave, and programs supporting employee wellbeing and professional development.

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