Job Openings Mainframe Network Engineer (Remote)

About the job Mainframe Network Engineer (Remote)

Job description

Support mainframe network communications environment including SNA, VTAM, TCP/IP, FTP, zOS Communication Server Components, Printing Services, and TN3270 Session Manager in 3-site, Parallel Sysplex environment.

Responsibilities

· Day-to-day/project support of SNA/VTAM and TCP/IP configuration

· Administration of TN3270 configuration, including 3rd party tools

o (MacKinney VTAM/Switch, CA-TPX)

· Administration of 3rd party printing suite (MacKinney JesQ, Vtam For Printers) for clients and vendors, including use of transformers

· Administration of IBM Connect:Direct configuration/netmap

· AT-TLS / Policy agent / TLS certificate administration

· Configuration and use of Netview as tool to manage mainframe network

· Develop, document and implement network standards, policies, procedures and security practices in accordance with business policies

· Participate in routine BCP / DR exercises

· Work with z/OS Software, Hardware, Middleware, and development teams

· Weekend work, off hours support and on-call rotation as needed

Qualifications

· Related experience: 10+ years managing mainframe network environments

· Experience with IBM Communication Server product suite, including VTAM and TCP/IP internals, SNA formats and protocols (APPN, Cross-Domain Resources,). Implementation, configuration and support of mainframe TCP/IP and supporting services (SNTP, FTP, OMPROUTE, SNMP, etc)

Additional Experience and Skills

· Strong ability to troubleshoot and resolve system and network related problems

· Understanding and support of enterprise encryption applications and processes.

· Interpersonal skills, communications skills, and ability to lead and influence others are essential

· Ability to collaborate and work closely with others in a team environment