IT Infrastructure & Mainframe Manager - Perm Position

Overview

On Site
Up to $160,000
Full Time

Skills

Mainframe Systems
z/OS Administration
IT Infrastructure Management
Data Center Operations
Disaster Recovery (DR)
Performance & Capacity Planning
IBM Mainframe
AIX
Linux
Unix
Hardware and Software Upgrades
Vendor Management

Job Details

IT Infrastructure & Mainframe Manager

Location: New York, NY (10004) | Onsite | Full-Time | Permanent

Overview:
A leading New York City organization is seeking an accomplished IT Infrastructure & Mainframe Manager to direct enterprise-level mainframe and infrastructure operations within its Shared Systems Division.
This leadership position combines technical depth with strategic management, ensuring the reliability, scalability, and modernization of mission-critical systems supporting citywide services.

The ideal candidate is an experienced infrastructure professional with hands-on expertise in IBM z/OS (or equivalent AIX/Linux/Unix environments), proven success leading technical teams, and a strong record of optimizing large-scale data center performance.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure & Systems Leadership

  • Manage and mentor the Mainframe Systems team, driving collaboration and technical excellence.

  • Oversee enterprise mainframe operations including subsystems, storage, and program products.

  • Lead z/OS administration, system performance management, hardware configuration, and disaster-recovery strategy.

  • Establish and enforce infrastructure standards, documentation, and compliance policies.

  • Provide 24/7 oversight for critical production issues and scheduled upgrades.

Performance & Capacity Management

  • Analyze system performance and capacity data to ensure efficient resource utilization.

  • Conduct daily, monthly, and annual capacity planning aligned with organizational growth.

Project & Technology Management

  • Direct projects involving hardware refreshes, software upgrades, and infrastructure enhancements.

  • Develop project plans, assign resources, and deliver initiatives on time and within scope.

  • Research, evaluate, and implement emerging technologies to strengthen infrastructure resiliency.

Vendor & Fiscal Oversight

  • Build and maintain strong partnerships with hardware and software vendors.

  • Serve as liaison for capacity planning, procurement, and support contracts.

  • Develop fiscal roadmaps for hardware/software lifecycle management, capacity expansion, and cost-reduction initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field and at least 4 years of experience in data center or infrastructure engineering/operations;
    OR

  • Bachelor s degree in any discipline and 8 years of relevant full-time experience;
    OR

  • Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Skills

  • 15 20 years of experience managing large-scale IT infrastructure or data center environments.

  • Expertise in IBM mainframe systems (z/OS, subsystems, internals) or comparable experience with AIX/Linux/Unix infrastructure and enterprise storage systems.

  • Strong knowledge of system architecture, performance tuning, and security frameworks.

  • Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and executing complex infrastructure projects.

  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

  • Self-motivated leader with the ability to learn and integrate new technologies quickly.

Compensation & Schedule

  • Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits package.

  • Full-time, onsite, Monday Friday.

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