Mainframe Network Engineer

*We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role*

A prestigious company is on the search for a Mainframe Network Engineer. This position will focus on maintaining the VTAM & TCPIP subsystems in a z/OS 2.5 and JES2 environment. The Lead consultant will handle network issues, implement network changes, fulfil network requests etc.

Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibility for maintaining the VTAM & TCPIP subsystems in a z/OS 2.5 and JES2 software environment.
• Install and/or participate with software management and installation. This would include installation and maintenance utilizing the IBM SMP/E product. It also includes migration with testing and integration.
• Act as a liaison between other IT Infrastructure teams, application programmers and vendors to report and resolve network problems.
• Analyzes requirements and recommends policies, procedures, and standards for network connections.
• Develop/maintain/monitor proper software use and security authorization policies.
• Ability to provide 24/7/365 software support. This would include on-call support during off-hours.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience with Mainframe network software management specific to VTAM & TCPIP components and sub-system and associated software products.
• Actively mentor and guide staff in development of Mainframe implementation, testing, and maintaining of VTAM & TCPIP software and related system software skills.
• Monitor VTAM & TCPIP and its components to make recommendations to better utilize resources for optimal performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Ability to install and customize IBM and third-party software using SMP/E or vendor specific installation.
• Solid knowledge of Mainframe JCL and utilities.
• Expert knowledge with Disaster Recovery Best Practices, OSA Adapters, IP, VTAM & SSL Traces, AT/TLS, XCOM, IBM Connect Direct (NDM), z/OS Connect, CL Super Session
• Must have experience using TSO, ISPF, SDSF, OMEGAMON, IPTRACE, NETSTAT & z/OSMF, RACF commands for managing digital certificates & keyrings, IP Routing, IP subnet structures, VIPA, DVIPA and hyper-sockets,
• Working knowledge of z/OS UNIX environment
• Working knowledge of z/OS, CICS, JES2, DB2, IMS, REXX, CLIST
• Experience using DR GDPS mirroring & associated networking requirements.