Vice President, Infrastructure Engineering, Mainframe Systems Software

BNY; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Commission earnings

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

BNY is seeking a Vice President, Infrastructure Engineering (Mainframe Systems Software) in Jersey City. This leadership role focuses on overseeing projects for hardware and software Lifecycle Management, coaching a skilled team, and driving modernization initiatives.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, about 6-10 years of IT experience, particularly in infrastructure and mainframe environments. Key skills include strong analytical abilities, project management, and effective communication.

The salary range for this position is $68,000 to $140,000 per year, dependent on experience and market factors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 6-10 years of experience.
• Expertise in infrastructure design and implementation.
• Experience in securities or financial services industry is a plus.
• Direct mainframe experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery projects for hardware and software Lifecycle Management.
• Lead modernization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coach and mentor the technical team.

Skills

Infrastructure design and implementation

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Collaborative and communication abilities

Mainframe technical experience

Project management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Advanced certifications in infrastructure engineering

Tools

z/OS

DB2

IMS

CICS

JCL

Job description

Vice President, Infrastructure Engineering (Mainframe Systems Software)

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting‑edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President, Infrastructure Engineering (Mainframe Systems Software) to join our TSG Mainframe Services team. This role is located in Jersey City.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

• Oversee a broad range of delivery projects to fulfill both hardware and software Lifecycle Management. Responsible for managing the teams that administer multiple Mainframes running on z/OS systems using various technologies like JCL, DB2, IMS, CICS, source‑code management, SDLC practices and security mechanisms such as ACF2, RACF and TSS.
• Rethink traditional service assumptions and explore modernization, enhancement and continuous improvement through innovation and automation.
• Lead the organization through cross‑functional and collaborative efforts. Partner with solutioning data‑center services and production services application developers to shape new opportunities.
• Coach, mentor and leverage talent‑management processes to build a highly engaged team.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

• EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS: bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Advanced certifications in infrastructure engineering or related disciplines preferred.
• EXPERIENCE: typically 6‑10 years of experience.
• SKILLS: expertise in infrastructure design and implementation; strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; effective collaboration and communication abilities.
• 10+ years of diverse experience in multiple areas of information technology required; experience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus.
• Experience in diverse mainframe technical environments—including one or more mainframe infrastructure, hardware, system programming technologies and/or application development. Demonstrated learning agility to acquire mainframe technology knowledge and apply previous experiences to achieve operational outcomes.
• Direct mainframe experience is a necessity; ability to lead a technical team, build relationships, and possess a strategic mindset to drive successful outcomes.
• Strong communication skills to lead at the client, team, and business‑unit levels.
• Experience leading complex projects and programs.
• Experience with tooling, utilities, and data transport.
• Experience in architecture and design principles.
• Skilled communicator who can influence internal and external stakeholders at multiple levels, navigate complex technical topics, and communicate with clarity, brevity, and impact. Able to manage up, down, and across organizations, clients and/or functions.

Preferred

• Knowledge in one or more areas of mainframe discipline.
• ITIL or ITSM oversight or expertise in release, change and CMDB.
• Installation knowledge of ISV software and IBM operating systems.
• Knowledge of z/OS, PARMLIB, Unix system services, HCD.
• Knowledge of SMP/E or maintenance routines if applicable.
• Knowledge of JCL.
• Knowledge of system IPL processes.
• Knowledge of ISPF/TSO.
• Framework experience in building and maintaining a mainframe platform.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The base salary for this position is expected to be between $68,000 and $140,000 per year at the commencement of employment. Base salary will be determined individually, based on experience and market location, and is only part of the BNY total compensation package, which may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, short‑ and long‑term incentive packages, and company‑sponsored benefit programs.

This position is at‑will and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (and other discretionary payments or compensation) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, changes in geographic location, company or department performance, and market factors.