Mainframe Network Engineer

This position involves engineering and operating network solutions that support mainframe TCP/IP and SNA/APPN-based system integrations. The role focuses on optimizing high-availability connectivity for business-critical transactions and batch-processing systems. The successful candidate will lead the modernization of mainframe network architectures, advance automation, and resolve complex network issues to improve reliability and meet compliance standards., * Engineer and operate network solutions for mainframe TCP/IP and SNA/APPN integrations.

• Optimize high-availability connectivity for high-velocity transactions and batch processing.
• Lead the modernization of mainframe network architectures, including improvements in observability and telemetry.
• Advance automation and AI-assisted operations to reduce manual effort and improve network reliability.
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues across routing, switching, firewalls, load balancers, and mainframe network stacks.
• Continuously improve network solutions to meet performance, capacity, resiliency, and cybersecurity compliance standards.

• Experience supporting enterprise-scale networks with high availability and reliability requirements.
• Foundational expertise in TCP/IP networking, including OSPF, EIGRP, and Layer 2 technologies such as VLANs and EtherChannel/Portchannel.
• Understanding of packet trace analysis and multi-layer troubleshooting techniques.
• Experience supporting SNA/APPN networking.
• Working knowledge of switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPNs, certificates, TLS/SSL, and REST APIs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using IBM Netview and IBM Omegamon automation and performance tools.
• Assembler and REXX programming skills.

Work Schedule

This position requires a hybrid schedule with a minimum of three days per week onsite, starting from day one.

A pay range of $65.00 to $70.24 per hour is offered for this position.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.