Mainframe Network Engineer (zOS) (W2 Position)

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Role: Mainframe Network Engineer (z/OS) (W2 Position)

Location: Dearborn MI (Hybrid)

Duration: 12 Months

Experience: 10 Years

Position Description:

Skills Required:

• Mainframe Systems Network Protocols & Standards Network Security Z/OS

Skills Preferred:

• Java Linux Programming TCP/IP

Experience Required:

• Senior Engineer Exp: 2 coding lang. or adv. 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.

TCP/IP stack configuration and z/OS Policy Agent.

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.

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.