Mainframe Engineer (contract)

Description

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables you to grow and succeed. 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.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators and champions of inclusion, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

Job Summary

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.

This is a 12-month remote contract. Flexible work schedule with core working hours between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM ET with expectation to collaborate across global regions outside of these hours.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
  
  

Qualifications

• 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
  
  

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to work on mission-critical infrastructure supporting one of the industry's most complex enterprise environments. Working alongside highly skilled technical professionals, you'll have the opportunity to influence strategic technology decisions, lead impactful projects, and contribute to innovative solutions that support long-term organizational success. a mainframe platform

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Pay Rate Range

80 - 100 USD hourly

Additional Notes

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

This posting is for a contract assignment with Tundra Technical Solutions to provide services to Bank of New York (BNY). Please note that this is not a full-time employment opportunity. Candidates selected for this role will be engaged as contractors for the specified duration of the project. For any inquiries regarding the terms of the contract or engagement, please contact Tundra Technical Solutions directly.

Benefits Information

Optional benefits offering include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits via Tundra Technical Solutions.