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Mainframe Network Admin
Job Location:
Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 70 - 70
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
25 October 2026 (3 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
22 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Trident Consulting is seeking a Mainframe Network Admin for one of our clients in Remote
Job Title: Mainframe Network Admin
Location: Remote
Length of Assignment: 1 year w/ extension
Type: Contract (W2)
Rate:$70/hr
Position Description:
The Mainframe Network administrator will manage support and modernize the mainframe networking environment. The applicant will design configure and support mainframe network infrastructure including VTAM NCP SNA and TCP/IP and will troubleshoot session-level connectivity and session management functions using CA TPX CL/SuperSession and related tools. Excellent communication skills are required; previous session management migration experience is a plus.
The candidate will lead and execute the migration of session management and networking tools to updated or consolidated platforms ensuring session continuity and minimal business disruption. Duties include configuring CA-TPX CL/SuperSession for session routing security and user access; planning testing and implementing cutover and rollback strategies; coordinating timelines dependencies and risk mitigation with vendor teams and internal stakeholders; monitoring session performance pre/post-migration; and maintaining configuration and procedure documentation. The role also ensures security audit and regulatory compliance and provides L2/L3 support on an on-call rotation.
Required Skills:
8 years hands-on mainframe networking
Strong expertise in SNA and TCP/IP protocols
CA TPX CL/SuperSession configuration administration session routing and troubleshooting
Session management tool and network software migration
Session continuity and cutover/rollback planning
VTAM NCP Communications Server for z/OS
Troubleshooting documentation and stakeholder communication
Able to lead migrations end-to-end including validation
Desired Skills:
z/OS and related mainframe operating environments
High expertise in handling tools like CA TPX and CL/Supersession
Migrating to CL/SuperSession from other platforms
Network security protocols and compliance frameworks
Additional or Advantageous Skills:
BFSI healthcare or large enterprise mainframe estates
Vendor tool transition and vendor coordination
L2/L3 support and on-call rotation
8 years hands-on mainframe networking
Strong expertise in SNA and TCP/IP protocols
CA TPX CL/SuperSession configuration administration session routing and troubleshooting
VTAM NCP Communications Server for z/OS
Able to lead migrations end-to-end including validation
z/OS and related mainframe operating environments
High expertise in handling tools like CA TPX and CL/Supersession
Migrating to CL/SuperSession from other platforms
About Trident
Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005 weve specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract direct hire and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud AI/ML cybersecurity and data analytics supported by a 3M candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill niche talent we help organizations build agile high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success.
Some of our recent awards include:
Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe. Received the TechServe Excellence award. Consistently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America Recognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority-Owned Businesses in 2022.
Job Title: Mainframe Network Admin
Location: Remote
Length of Assignment: 1 year w/ extension
Type: Contract (W2)
Rate:$70/hr
Position Description:
The Mainframe Network administrator will manage support and modernize the mainframe networking environment. The applicant will design configure and support mainframe network infrastructure including VTAM NCP SNA and TCP/IP and will troubleshoot session-level connectivity and session management functions using CA TPX CL/SuperSession and related tools. Excellent communication skills are required; previous session management migration experience is a plus.
The candidate will lead and execute the migration of session management and networking tools to updated or consolidated platforms ensuring session continuity and minimal business disruption. Duties include configuring CA-TPX CL/SuperSession for session routing security and user access; planning testing and implementing cutover and rollback strategies; coordinating timelines dependencies and risk mitigation with vendor teams and internal stakeholders; monitoring session performance pre/post-migration; and maintaining configuration and procedure documentation. The role also ensures security audit and regulatory compliance and provides L2/L3 support on an on-call rotation.
Required Skills:
8 years hands-on mainframe networking
Strong expertise in SNA and TCP/IP protocols
CA TPX CL/SuperSession configuration administration session routing and troubleshooting
Session management tool and network software migration
Session continuity and cutover/rollback planning
VTAM NCP Communications Server for z/OS
Troubleshooting documentation and stakeholder communication
Able to lead migrations end-to-end including validation
Desired Skills:
z/OS and related mainframe operating environments
High expertise in handling tools like CA TPX and CL/Supersession
Migrating to CL/SuperSession from other platforms
Network security protocols and compliance frameworks
Additional or Advantageous Skills:
BFSI healthcare or large enterprise mainframe estates
Vendor tool transition and vendor coordination
L2/L3 support and on-call rotation
8 years hands-on mainframe networking
Strong expertise in SNA and TCP/IP protocols
CA TPX CL/SuperSession configuration administration session routing and troubleshooting
VTAM NCP Communications Server for z/OS
Able to lead migrations end-to-end including validation
z/OS and related mainframe operating environments
High expertise in handling tools like CA TPX and CL/Supersession
Migrating to CL/SuperSession from other platforms
About Trident
Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005 weve specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract direct hire and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud AI/ML cybersecurity and data analytics supported by a 3M candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill niche talent we help organizations build agile high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success.
Some of our recent awards include:
Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe. Received the TechServe Excellence award. Consistently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America Recognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority-Owned Businesses in 2022.
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