Mainframe Network Architect

CYNET SYSTEMS INC.

Charlotte, NC, United States

about 1 month ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience required

1 year minimum

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.dice.com

Tech stack

Computer Networks System Configuration Disaster Recovery IBM Parallel Sysplex Job Control Language (JCL) IBM System Z Job Entry Subsystem 2/3 Mainframes Routing Network Protocols Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Performance Tuning

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System Programming System Software Systems Integration TCP/IP Z/OS System Availability Reliability of Systems Usage Tracking

Job description

Manage and support Mainframe Networking Protocols: SNA, VTAM, TCP/IP.
Configure and maintain OSA (Open System Adapter) networking interfaces.
Manage z/OS network communications, connectivity, and performance optimization.
Lead installation, configuration, and upgrading of z/OS environments across development and production systems.
Design and manage z/OS architecture, Sysplex integration, and CFRM policies.
Handle hardware and software upgrade projects, including datacenter migration and exit planning.
Perform performance analysis, tuning, capacity planning, and workload management (WLM).
Monitor system software access, performance, and resource utilization.
Manage and maintain z/OS, JES3 environments and ISV software.
Work closely with application teams to ensure production stability and issue resolution.
Define and enforce security, access control, and software usage policies.
Implement and validate backup, recovery, and disaster recovery (DR) procedures.
Ensure high availability, system reliability, and environment stability.
Support incident/problem determination and resolution within SLA timelines.
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to teams.

Requirements

1+ years of experience in Mainframe Networking & Infrastructure.
Strong experience in z/OS System Programming and System z architecture.
Knowledge of routing protocols such as Open Shortest Path First (OSPF).
Strong understanding of Enterprise Network Infrastructure and Security., * Expertise in Sysplex configuration, LPAR management, and system integration.
Hands-on with SMP/E, IOCP, HCD, PARMLIB, and system configurations.
Knowledge of JCL, utilities, batch and online processing environments.