IT Infrastructure Engineer - Mainframe Systems Manager - ITMSM 26

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Systems Manager to provide technical leadership and management for a mainframe systems team supporting IBM mainframe environments, system software, program products, and related subsystems. The ideal candidate will have extensive enterprise mainframe management experience, strong technical knowledge of IBM z/OS environments, and the ability to lead system programmers while overseeing daily operations, infrastructure upgrades, modernization initiatives, and critical technical projects., * Lead and manage a team of mainframe system programmers, including workload distribution, scheduling, task delegation, performance management, and goal setting.

• Oversee day-to-day mainframe systems operations and ensure effective monitoring, incident response, change management, and project intake.
• Plan and coordinate upgrades for mainframe hardware and infrastructure components, including processors, DASD, VTS, and related systems.
• Research, evaluate, and implement strategic technologies to modernize, optimize, and improve mainframe environments.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to system programming staff.
• Coordinate team resources to successfully complete technical projects and initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal departments, data center operations, technical support teams, external agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Clearly document and communicate technical issues, risks, solutions, and project status.
• Develop work plans, manage project timelines, and provide accurate progress updates.
• Support team members in adopting new technologies and resolving complex technical issues.
• Oversee infrastructure performance, availability, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Drive automation, performance tuning, workload optimization, and other modernization initiatives.
• Support disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution activities.
• Ensure adherence to organizational technical policies, standards, security requirements, and operational procedures.
• Participate in after-hours, weekend, and emergency support activities when required.

• 10+ years of experience working in mainframe management within a medium- to large-scale enterprise environment.

• Strong technical expertise with IBM mainframe technologies, including:

• z/OS
• CICS
• DB2
• IMS
• Experience with enterprise monitoring and performance tools such as OMEGAMON and SMF analytics.
• Experience supporting disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution.
• Knowledge of mainframe security frameworks and best practices.
• Experience collaborating with storage, network, and data center operations teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead mainframe modernization initiatives, including automation, performance optimization, and workload management.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to independently research and resolve complex technical issues.
• Ability to work effectively with technical teams, management, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Willingness to work after hours, weekends, and provide 24/7 availability or responsiveness when required., Candidates must meet one of the following qualification pathways: * Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, plus four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to data center engineering and operations, cloud engineering and operations, or complex IT infrastructure engineering. OR * Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university plus eight years of satisfactory full-time experience related to data center engineering and operations, cloud engineering and operations, or complex IT infrastructure engineering. OR * A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to the qualifications listed above. Additional Requirements

• Strong ability to manage competing priorities in a complex enterprise environment.
• Excellent technical documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to lead teams through infrastructure changes, upgrades, and modernization initiatives.
• Ability to work onsite from Day 1 in New York, NY.
• Flexibility to provide after-hours and emergency support when required.