Mainframe Network Engineer
Laiba Technologies LLC
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Skills
- Network Protocols
- IP
- IPsec
- IDS
- Intellectual Property
- z/OS
- Mainframe
Summary
Job description of Mainframe Network Engineer
- Architect, deploy, and manage mainframe network environments using VTAM, SNA, TCP/IP, DVIPA/DDVIPA, Sysplex Distributor, and HiperSockets.
- Continuously monitor network performance, latency, throughput, and traffic using tools like OMEGAMON, RMF, IBM NetView, Wireshark, and SolarWinds.
- Diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks and protocol mismatches.
- Implement and enforce security protocols including RACF, IP filtering, AT-TLS encryption, IPSEC, intrusion detection, firewall and VPN configurations.
- Participate in periodic security audits and maintain compliance with governance standards.
- Troubleshoot connectivity issues, trace packet-level failures, and resolve VTAM, TCP/IP, hardware, and encryption errors.
- Provide 24/7 on-call support and disaster recovery operations, including system backups and failover strategies.
- Maintain detailed documentation: network diagrams, SOPs, change logs, incident reports.
- Liaise with system programmers, DBAs, application teams, vendors, and third-party service providers for integration, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
Experience Required
- 10–15+ years of hands-on mainframe network engineering experience.
- Proven background working with z/OS mainframe environments, Parallel Sysplex, VTAM, TCP/IP, and SNA.
Technical Expertise
- In-depth understanding of network protocols: TCP/IP, SNA, VTAM, DVIPA/DDVIPA, HiperSockets, Sysplex Distributor.
- Proficiency with monitoring/troubleshooting tools (OMEGAMON, RMF, IBM NetView, Wireshark).
- Security know-how: RACF, IP filtering, AT-TLS, VPN, IPSEC, IDS/IDS.
- Experience developing and implementing high-availability and disaster recovery strategies on mainframe networks.
- Familiarity with scripting (REXX, CLISTs) and automation for routine tasks and network toolkits.
Certifications (Preferred)
- IBM certifications such as z/OS Administrator or IBM Certified System Administrator.
- Networking/security credentials: CCNP, CISSP, or equivalent.
Added Advantage -
- Familiarity with hybrid cloud/mainframe integration architectures.
- Experience with file transfers: Connect-Direct, FTP(S), sFTP, TPX, Supersession.
- Dice Id: 91078931
- Position Id: 8926815
- Posted 4 hours ago
Company Info
About Laiba Technologies LLC
Laiba Technology is one of the premier US based IT company. Our corporate office is in USA ,Dubai ,India. We serve government and commercial clients . We provide Software Development,Revenue Cycle Management, Staff Augmentation ,Software Support ,Corporate training etc. We have staffed thousands of contract and full time positions across multiple industries and skill sets. We have steadily grown through word of mouth referrals.
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