Caesars Entertainment

Director of IT – iSeries

Caesars Entertainment

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

Cyber SecuritySQL

About the role

  • 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 high‑performance culture with strong accountability, communication, and customer service.
  • Serve as the subject-matter expert for all IBM i–related initiatives, enhancements, and system impacts.
  • Manage vendor relationships with managed service partners and IBM i software vendors.

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 stakeholder‑management skills.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
IBM iAS/400iSeriesSystem iCLSQLDB2 for isystem administrationhigh availabilitydisaster recovery
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationstakeholder managementcustomer serviceaccountabilitycollaborationmentoringorganizational skillsproblem-solvingperformance management