Mainframe Network Engineer

Job description

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

Responsibilities

Daytoday/project support of SNA/VTAM and TCP/IP configuration

Administration of TN3270 configuration including 3rd party tools

o (MacKinney VTAM/Switch CATPX)

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

ATTLS / 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 oncall 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 CrossDomain 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

Remote Work :

No