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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SVP, Infrastructure Engineering leader - **Company:** Eliassen Group - **Location:** Jersey City, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $166,400.0 - $187,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Lifecycle Management, Customer Information Control System (CICS), Configuration Management Databases, Data Transport Utility, IBM DB2, Job Control Language (JCL), Interactive System Productivity Facility (ISPF), Mainframes, Systems Development Life Cycle, IBM Resource Access Control Facility, Session Manager SubSystems, Software Engineering, System Programming, TCP/IP, Z/OS, Information Technology, Software Version Control - **Published:** September 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/92e6e40c-aeba-4fb4-8cc9-cdac1e4c8703/senior-vice-president-infrastructure-engineering ## About the Role Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance., * Hands-on z/OS/MVS systems programming background. * Mainframe communications experience: VTAM, TCP/IP, IBM Connect:Direct, CA Session Manager, and CA Spool. * Mainframe software installation and maintenance with SMP/E experience preferred. * Proficiency with JCL and ISPF/TSO. * Security exposure with RACF, ACF2, or Top Secret (TSS). * Experience supporting or administering CICS, DB2, and IMS. * Strong understanding of SDLC and source code management. * 10+ years of diverse IT experience; financial services experience is a plus. * Proven leadership of technical teams and complex programs with strong stakeholder influence skills. * Experience in tooling, utilities, data transport, and architecture and design principles. * Preferred: BMC AMI Ops Automation/Monitors/Output Management, Control-D, Control-V, BMC Console Management, release and change management, CMDB, ITIL/ITSM, and mainframe platform frameworks. Education Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. * Advanced certifications in infrastructure engineering or related disciplines preferred. ## Description Our client seeks an SVP, Infrastructure Engineering leader for Mainframe Communications Systems Software within the Technology Services Group. The role oversees lifecycle delivery for mainframe hardware and software, leads teams administering z/OS environments, and drives modernization, automation, and cross-functional collaboration. 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