Mainframe Engineering Lead - Infrastructure OR Systems Software Experience

• Lead delivery of mainframe hardware and software lifecycle management initiatives
• Manage teams supporting multiple z/OS mainframe environments
• Provide technical leadership across core mainframe technologies including JCL, DB2, IMS, CICS, source code management, and SDLC practices
• Oversee security mechanisms such as RACF, ACF2, and TSS
• Drive modernization, automation, and continuous improvement of mainframe services
• Partner with data center services, production services, and application development teams to support enterprise initiatives
• Lead and develop managers and technical staff through coaching, mentoring, and talent development practices
• Guide cross?functional efforts and complex programs to successful outcomes

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 6-10 years of relevant infrastructure or systems engineering experience
• 10+ years of diverse IT experience preferred; financial services experience is a plus
• Strong experience in mainframe infrastructure, system programming, or mainframe application development
• Direct hands-on mainframe experience is required
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage complex projects
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence across technical and business stakeholders
• Strategic mindset with strong analytical and problem?solving capabilities

Technical Skills (Preferred)

• z/OS, PARMLIB, UNIX System Services, HCD
• SMP/E and maintenance routines
• JCL, IPL processes, ISPF/TSO
• Installation and support of IBM operating systems and ISV software
• ITSM / ITIL practices including Release and Change Management

Experience building and sustaining enterprise mainframe platforms.

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