Core Technology Hardware Architect Lead, IBM Z

In compliance with applicable laws, HSBC is committed to employing only those who are authorized to work in the US. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. as HSBC will not engage in immigration sponsorship for this position.

The US Core Technology Hardware Architect Lead, IBM Z will review global best practices and design and deploy the implementation and configuration of the hardware and software configuration standards, best practices and tooling in the hardware and software stack management space to solve strategic problems, challenges and shaping the future within the IBM Z platform in HSBC US.

As our Core Technology Hardware Architect Lead, IBM Z, you will:

• Review and implement global best practices, strategy, policies, processes and procedures for hardware deployment and configuration management on IBM Z platform to aid and improve performance and quality of services
• Ensure hardware and software ever-greening strategies and processes are in place to meet platform objectives and operational needs in terms of price, quality and delivery targets
• Take ownership of the hardware and software management policy, guidelines and any associated documents as well as, review and collaborate with the global practices and guidelines for configuration changes, continuous integration, continuous delivery, automated deployment and management
• Collaborate on the development of the global guidelines and standards and communicate on the approaches and tooling required for hardware and software stack management on IBM Z platform
• Identify/Promote emerging technology trends and automation practices in the hardware and software management space to ensure IBM Z is leveraging them when appropriate to increase efficiency and productivity, reduce costs, and drive value
• Create standards for supported systems and maintain detailed documentation of the mainframe network infrastructure, including configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides
• Be responsible for trouble shooting and identifying the root cause of issues and implementing effective solutions
• Facilitate and lead cross team collaborations both on and off IBM Z platform
  
  

You´ll likely have the following qualifications to succeed in this role:

• Experience with the IBM Z software stack management and has good understanding of configuration management and concepts
• Has worked extensively with multi-regional and multi-disciplinary teams
• Strong management skills together with the ability to motivate stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds
• Ability to develop a culture that embraces innovation, and challenges existing paradigms
• Be a self-starter, collaborative, curious, strong work ethic, highly motivated, adaptable and team orientated
• Good communications skills and ability to motivate and communicate at all levels of the organization
• Excellent problem determination skills as well as excellent organisational skills and be a true team player
• A comprehensive understanding of risk management and proven experience of ensuring own and others' compliance with relevant regulatory processes
  
  

As an HSBC employee, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities to ensure you have the right skills for today and tomorrow. We offer a competitive pay and benefits package including a robust Wellness Hub, all in a welcoming and inclusive work environment. You will be empowered to drive HSBC’s engagement with the communities we serve through an industry-leading volunteerism policy, a generous matching gift program, and a comprehensive program of immersive Sustainability and Climate Change Initiatives. You’ll want to join our Employee Resource Groups as they play a central part in life at HSBC, including the development of our employees and networking inside and outside of HSBC. We value difference. We succeed together. We take responsibility. We get it done. And we want you to help us build the bank of the future!

The final fixed pay offer will depend on the candidate and a number of variables, including but not limited to, role responsibilities, skill set, depth of experience and education, licensing/certification requirements, internal relativity, and specific work location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, race, national origin, ethnicity, disability or medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran service, religion, creed, sex, gender, pregnancy, childbirth, caregiver status, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other trait protected by applicable law.