Position Description:
Network Analysis & Troubleshooting • Perform advanced network problem analysis utilizing sniffer traces and TCP/IP packet captures. • Execute and analyze VTAM network traces to isolate and resolve complex issues within the SNA/APPN environment. • Provide high-level support for Enterprise Extender (EE) protocols to ensure seamless SNA-over-IP communication. Security & Protocol Management • Customize and maintain the z/OS Policy Agent (Pagent) to manage network policies and AT-TLS rules. • Manage secure communication protocols, including SSH and SSL/TLS, ensuring robust data encryption. • Administer Digital Certificates and Keyrings to maintain mainframe security integrity. • Support secure file transfer services, including SFTP, FTPS, and Connect:Direct. System Support & Infrastructure • Configure and support IBM 3270 Emulators, including PCOMM, Host On-Demand (HOD), and HACP-EE. • Customize, and maintain the VPS Enterprise Printing System. • Manage printer protocols, specifically PCL and PostScript, to ensure reliable output services. Reporting, Automation & Performance • Generate reports based on SMF records using REXX, CLIST, and Java. • Utilize IBM utilities, Syncsort, and SMF (System Management Facilities) records for performance monitoring, reporting, and capacity planning. Requirements: • Proficiency in mainframe environments: TSO/ISPF, JCL, SDSF (JES2/JES3), and OMVS. • Experience with distributed tools such as PuTTY, WinSCP, and the Microsoft Office Suite. • Familiarity with ServiceNow for IT Service Management (ITSM) is highly desirable. Operational Expectations • On-Call Support: Must be willing to participate in a rotational 24x7x365 on-call schedule. • Flexibility: Ability to work overtime, including various shifts, weekends, and holidays, as required by business needs. • Collaboration: Proven ability to function effectively both as an independent contributor and as a collaborative team member across cross-functional groups.
Skills Required:
Mainframe Systems, Network Protocols & Standards, Network Security, Z/OS
Skills Preferred:
Java, Linux, Programming, TCP/IP
Experience Required:
Senior Engineer Exp: Prac. In 2 coding lang. or adv. Prac. in 1 lang.; guides. 10+ years in IT; 8+ years in development
Experience Preferred:
• Minimum 5 years of experience in IBM z/OS Communications Server, with specific expertise in: o SNA, VTAM, and APPN/Enterprise Extender. o TCP/IP stack configuration and z/OS Policy Agent.
Education Required:
Certification Program, Master''s Degree, Bachelor''s Degree
Education Preferred:
Bachelor''s Degree
Additional Information:
4 days on site
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- Dice Id: 10115258
- Position Id: 26-00645
- Posted 17 hours ago
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