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Mainframe Network Engineer

Remote • Posted 2 hours ago • Updated 2 hours ago

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Contract Independent

No Travel Required

Remote

$60/hr

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Job Details

Skills

Mainframe
Network Engineering
z/OS
IBM
TCP/IP
Troubleshoot

Summary

Job Summary

Architect, deploy, and manage mainframe network environments (VTAM, SNA, TCP/IP, DVIPA/DDVIPA, Sysplex Distributor, HiperSockets).
Monitor and analyze network performance using OMEGAMON, RMF, IBM NetView, Wireshark, SolarWinds.
Troubleshoot performance issues, connectivity problems, and protocol mismatches across VTAM/TCP-IP environments.
Implement security controls including RACF, IP filtering, AT-TLS, IPSEC, VPN, and intrusion detection.
Support high availability and disaster recovery (failover, backups, system resilience).
Maintain documentation (network diagrams, SOPs, incident/change logs).
Collaborate with cross-functional teams for integration, upgrades, and issue resolution.

Required Experience

15+ years of hands-on experience in mainframe network engineering.
Strong expertise in z/OS, Parallel Sysplex, VTAM, TCP/IP, and SNA.

Technical Skills

Deep knowledge of TCP/IP, SNA, VTAM, DVIPA/DDVIPA, HiperSockets, Sysplex Distributor.
Experience with monitoring/troubleshooting tools: OMEGAMON, RMF, IBM NetView, Wireshark.
Security expertise: RACF, AT-TLS, IPSEC, VPN, IDS/IPS.
Experience with high-availability and disaster recovery strategies.
Scripting/automation using REXX, CLISTs.

Preferred Certifications

IBM z/OS or System Administrator certifications.
CCNP, CISSP, or equivalent.

Nice to Have

Hybrid cloud and mainframe integration experience.
File transfer tools: Connect:Direct, FTP(S), SFTP, TPX.

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