Mainframe Platform Engineer
Lead Mainframe Platform EngineerLocation : NYC NY(Onsite)Role DescriptionImpactOwn the mainframe automation strategy and roadmap to improve reliability, detection, and recovery.Scale automated solutions across infrastructure domains (batch, storage, networking, middleware) using APIs, orchestration, and infrastructure-as-code.Architect and govern multi-site failover automation; maintain and test DR playbooks and runbooks.Define and operationalize SLOs/SLIs, error budgets, and alerting standards; reduce MTTA/MTTR through event correlation and automated remediation.Instill disciplined engineering: peer reviews, version control, change management gates, and automation standards aligned to risk/compliance.Build and lead a high-performing team; develop talent in REXX, z/OS automation, DevOps, and integration.Partner across platforms, applications, cyber, risk, and compliance to prioritize automation investments that reduce toil and operational risk.Own KPIs and continuous improvement cycles; communicate performance, risks, and outcomes to senior stakeholders.ResponsibilitiesTechnical leadership and hands-on guidance in:Mainframe automation frameworks and system state managementExpert-level REXX scripting; deep z/OS operating environment expertiseDesigning/supporting automated failover in multi-site environmentsRESTful APIs and systems integration for orchestrationDevOps tooling (e.g., Jenkins including Zowe plug-in, Ansible) and CI/CD for mainframe workloadsServiceNow ITSM workflows and automationAIOps/event-management platforms (e.g., Moogsoft or equivalent)SQL, JCL, ISPF/TSO and related toolchainsGovernance, risk, and controls:Strong change control discipline (Git, peer reviews, deployment safeguards)High-quality documentation: runbooks, process/architecture standardsAlignment with audit and compliance requirementsStakeholder and vendor management:Partner with infrastructure leaders and vendors; drive outcomes via SLAs and measurable KPIsTranslate functional requirements into automation workflows; steward solution documentation and trainingOperations ownership:Troubleshoot and drive root-cause fixes; prepare detailed problem reportsResilience/DR: hands-on experience with GDPS and Safeguarded CopyCollaborate on performance tuning, capacity planning, and cost efficiencyLeadership ExpectationsLead engineers/SREs with clear objectives, coaching, and succession planning; foster documentation and knowledge sharing.Shape automation standards across TSG; align priorities to business outcomes and risk posture.Present strategy, results, and risks to senior technology leadership; influence cross-platform adoption.Practice financial stewardship for tooling, licensing, and infrastructure; identify savings via automation and improved change success rates.Model BNY's Principles: Be Client Obsessed, Spark Progress, Own It, Stay Curious, Thrive Together.QualificationsExtensive experience leading mainframe automation in large, multi-site enterprisesExpert REXX and deep z/OS knowledge with a track record of robust automation deliveryDemonstrated success implementing resilience/DR automation (GDPS, Safeguarded Copy)Proficiency with DevOps tooling (Jenkins incl. Zowe plug-in, Ansible) and REST API integrationsServiceNow ITSM automation; familiarity with AIOps/event correlation platformsStrong SQL, JCL, ISPF/TSO; ability to mentor across these domainsProven change management discipline (Git, peer reviews) and excellence in documentation/runbooksExceptional communication skills for complex topics, training, and stakeholder engagementExperience owning KPIs, quarterly improvement cycles, and executive-level reporting