Mainframe Network Systems Programmer

Learn Beyond Consulting LLC

Plano, United States

about 2 months ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

dice.com

Tech stack

Cryptographic Protocols File Transfer Rexx (Programming Language) Tivoli Management Framework Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC) Intrusion Detection and Prevention Intrusion Detection Systems Network Security Mainframes Network Architecture Network Monitoring Network Protocols

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Performance Tuning Session Manager SubSystems Subsystems TCP/IP Wireshark Computer Networking Systems Transport Layer Security File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Performance Testing Omegamon

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Network Systems Programmer to support the engineering, implementation, and maintenance of secure and high-performing mainframe network environments. This role primarily focuses on IBM z/Series systems and requires strong expertise in network protocols, encryption, and mainframe connectivity., * Provide stable and secure mainframe network engineering support

Install, configure, customize, and evaluate mainframe network products
Manage and maintain z/Series network environments
Support secure file transfer solutions:
FTP (SSL)
sFTP (SSH)
Connect:Direct (NDM Secure)
Manage session manager applications:
TPX
Supersession
Develop automation/tooling using:
NetMaster, NetView, REXX, CLISTS
Configure and maintain TCP/IP components:
DVIPA / DDVIPA
IPSEC / IPFILTER
Intrusion Detection Services (IDS)
Enterprise Extender (EE)
Support SNA, VTAM, APPN, OSA connectivity
Ensure logical connectivity between applications and subsystems
Perform performance tuning and troubleshooting
Implement encryption protocols:
IPSEC
AT-TLS
TLS
Monitor network using tools such as:
Wireshark, Omegamon, Mainview, tracing tools
Create and maintain operational procedures, * Design and implement network infrastructure solutions
Perform performance testing and validation
Monitor and troubleshoot production and test environments
Analyze system metrics for continuous improvement
Collaborate with global engineering teams
Drive project delivery and ensure compliance

Requirements

Strong experience in IBM z/Series Mainframe Network Engineering
Expertise in TCP/IP configuration & tuning
Hands-on experience with:
FTP (SSL), sFTP (SSH), Connect:Direct (NDM)
TPX / Supersession
Strong knowledge of:
NetMaster, NetView, REXX, CLISTS
IPSEC, AT-TLS, TLS encryption
IDS and network security
SNA, VTAM, APPN, OSA
Experience with network monitoring tools, * Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)
Knowledge of:
Hardware architecture, benchmarking, monitoring
Infrastructure design (security & compliance)
Network engineering & provisioning
Experience with Policy Agent features:
IPSec
AT-TLS
QoS