Mainframe Infrastructure Engineering

Jersey City, NJ


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Type: Contract

Category: Engineer

Industry: Financial Services

Reference ID: JN -072026-107877

Date Posted: 08/12/2026

Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/j1iRRi


Description:

Hybrid 4 days onsite in either Jersey City, NJ or Lake Mary, FL or Pittsburgh, PA or Nashville, TN

 

Our client seeks an Infrastructure Engineer for Mainframe Communications Systems Software within the Technology Services Group. The role oversees lifecycle delivery for mainframe hardware and software, leads teams administering z/OS environments, and drives modernization, automation, and cross-functional collaboration.

 

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

 

Rate: $80.00 to $90.00/hr. w2


Responsibilities:
  • Oversee lifecycle delivery projects for mainframe hardware and software.
  • Administer multiple z/OS mainframes and core technologies including JCL, DB2, IMS, CICS, SDLC practices, source code management, and security mechanisms such as ACF2, RACF, and TSS.
  • Rethink legacy service assumptions to modernize and automate capabilities.
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration with data center services, production services, and application development teams.
  • Support infrastructure strategy, lifecycle ownership, and modernization initiatives.
  • Partner with application and operations teams and communicate outcomes to executives.

Experience Requirements:
  • Hands-on mainframe infrastructure leadership with z/OS/MVS systems programming background.
  • Mainframe communications experience with VTAM, TCP/IP, IBM Connect:Direct, CA Session Manager, and CA Spool.
  • Mainframe software installation and maintenance with SMP/E, JCL, ISPF/TSO.
  • Security exposure with RACF, ACF2, and Top Secret.
  • Experience supporting or administering CICS, DB2, and IMS.
  • Strong understanding of SDLC and source code management.
  • 10+ years in information technology. Financial services experience is a plus.
  • Proven leadership of technical teams and complex programs.
  • Experience with tooling, utilities, data transport, and architecture and design principles.
  • Skilled communicator able to influence stakeholders and simplify complex topics.
  • Preferred: BMC AMI OPS, Output Management, Control-D, Control-V, console management, release and change management, CMDB, ITIL/ITSM, and mainframe platform frameworks.

Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Advanced certifications in infrastructure engineering or related disciplines preferred.

Recruitment Transparency Notice
 
Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (noreply@eliassen.com, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
 

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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About Eliassen Group:
 
Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.
 
Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.
 
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