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# Mainframe Engineer

- **Company:** The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $166,400.0 - $208,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Customer Information Control System (CICS), Configuration Management Databases, Computer Programming, System Configuration, Data Transport Utility, IBM DB2, Disaster Recovery, Job Control Language (JCL), Interactive System Productivity Facility (ISPF), Mainframes, IBM Resource Access Control Facility, Release Management, System Programming, TCP/IP, Z/OS, Computer Network Technologies, IT Architecture, Information Technology
- **Published:** June 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0d6ee2da19eb28e5

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Tooling?, * 10+ years of experience in Information Technology with significant hands-on mainframe systems programming or infrastructure engineering experience

 * Extensive experience supporting z/OS environments in large enterprise organizations

 * Strong experience installing, configuring, and maintaining mainframe operating systems and infrastructure software

 * Experience leading complex infrastructure projects and technical initiatives

 * Deep understanding of mainframe communications and networking technologies including VTAM and TCP/IP

 * Experience with IBM Connect, data transport solutions, and enterprise infrastructure tooling

 * Knowledge of architecture and design principles within large-scale technology environments

 * Strong communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels

 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field

Preferred Experience

 * Experience with RACF, ACF2, and TSS security frameworks

 * Knowledge of JCL, ISPF/TSO, DB2, IMS, and CICS

 * ITIL or ITSM experience, including Release Management, Change Management, and CMDB processes

 * Experience installing IBM operating systems and Independent Software Vendor (ISV) products

 * Background in disaster recovery strategy, testing, and business continuity planning

 * Advanced infrastructure engineering certifications

## Description

Systems Programming
z/OS
Disaster Recovery
IBM Connect
Mainframe
VTAM and TCP/IP, We are seeking a highly experienced Mainframe Engineer to join a leading enterprise technology organization supporting critical infrastructure, business continuity, and modernization initiatives. This role is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and evolution of large-scale z/OS mainframe environments while driving strategic infrastructure projects and disaster recovery programs. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in mainframe systems programming, infrastructure engineering, and architecture., * Mainframe Infrastructure Engineering: Design, implement, maintain, and support enterprise z/OS mainframe environments, ensuring platform stability, performance, and reliability.

 * Systems Programming & Administration: Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain mainframe operating systems, infrastructure software, and third-party vendor products across complex environments.

 * Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity: Lead disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution efforts while supporting next-generation business continuity initiatives and safeguarded recovery technologies.

 * Infrastructure Architecture: Partner with engineering and business stakeholders to design scalable infrastructure solutions and contribute to long-term technology roadmaps.

 * Modernization & Automation: Drive modernization efforts by identifying opportunities to automate processes, improve operational efficiency, and enhance traditional mainframe services.

 * Project Leadership: Manage infrastructure-focused projects from planning through implementation, coordinating activities across multiple technical teams and stakeholders.

 * Compliance & Audit Support: Assist with audits, risk assessments, and regulatory requirements by ensuring infrastructure controls, documentation, and processes remain compliant.


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