JPC - 206431 - SVP, Infra Engineering (Mainframe Comms Systems Software Engineer)

Job Summary: SVP, Infra Engineering (Mainframe Comms Systems Software Engineer) Location: Jersey City, NJ (Remote flexibility; preference for onsite presence 2x/week)

About the Role

Join our dynamic infrastructure engineering team as a senior leader, driving the modernization, stability, and strategic growth of our mainframe communications systems. As SVP, Infra Engineering, you will architect, administer, and enhance mission-critical mainframe environments that power global financial operations. This is a high-impact role for a hands-on Mainframe Systems Programmer ready to influence technology direction and collaborate across enterprise teams.

Responsibilities

• Own steady-state operations for complex mainframe environments, ensuring optimal performance and reliability

• Administer, modernize, and maintain z/OS systems and mainframe communications, including software and hardware lifecycle management

• Lead installation, support, and administration of core and ISV systems software using SMP/E and other mainframe tooling

• Drive continuous improvements, automation, and innovation across infrastructure processes

• Collaborate with data center, production, and application groups to deliver new solutions and enhance existing capabilities

• Integrate operational processes, controls, and support procedures to ensure stability and compliance

• Monitor system health, coordinate incident and problem resolution, and oversee maintenance activities

• Guide and mentor technical teams, leading complex projects and transformation initiatives

• Required Skills and Experience

• 10+ years of progressive IT experience, including senior-level mainframe systems programming (z/OS or MVS)

• Deep expertise in z/OS, JCL, ISPF/TSO, SMP/E, and mainframe communications (VTAM, TCP/IP, IBM Connect:Direct)

• Strong knowledge of mainframe security (ACF2, RACF, Top Secret)

• Experience supporting software installation, OS-level support, and technical leadership

• Familiarity with DB2, IMS, or CICS

• Preferred Skills

• Financial services or securities industry experience

• Hands-on with BMC AMI OPS tools or MainView; experience migrating from Broadcom tools (SYSVIEW) to BMC

• Experience converting security platforms (Top Secret, ACF2 to RACF)

• ITIL or ITSM expertise (Release, Change, CMDB)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Benefits

• Executive-level career growth and leadership opportunities

• Remote work flexibility with collaborative onsite culture in Jersey City

• Influence technology strategy for mission-critical systems

• Partner with top-tier engineering and business teams

• How to Apply Ready to make a significant impact in a global financial environment? Submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your mainframe engineering accomplishments and leadership experience.