Description

You will architect, deploy, and manage mainframe network environments.

Responsibilities

• Architect, deploy, and manage mainframe network environments using VTAM, SNA, TCP/IP, DVIPA/DDVIPA, Sysplex Distributor, and HiperSockets.
• Monitor network performance, latency, and throughput using OMEGAMON, RMF, IBM NetView, Wireshark, and SolarWinds.
• Diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks and protocol mismatches across the network.
• Implement and enforce security protocols including RACF, IP filtering, AT-TLS encryption, IPSEC, intrusion detection, firewall, and VPN configurations.
• Provide 24/7 on-call support and manage disaster recovery operations, including system backups and failover strategies.

Required Skills

• 15+ years of hands-on mainframe network engineering experience.
• Proven background with z/OS mainframe environments, Parallel Sysplex, VTAM, TCP/IP, and SNA.
• In-depth knowledge of network protocols: TCP/IP, SNA, VTAM, DVIPA/DDVIPA, HiperSockets, Sysplex Distributor.
• Proficiency with monitoring tools: OMEGAMON, RMF, IBM NetView, Wireshark.
• Expertise in security implementation: RACF, IP filtering, AT-TLS, VPN, IPSEC, IDS.
• Experience developing high-availability and disaster recovery strategies on mainframe networks.
• Familiarity with scripting (REXX, CLISTs) and automation for network tasks.
• CCNP or CISSP networking/security credentials.

Key Skills

Education

Any Gradute