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Title: Mainframe Network Systems Programmer
Location: Plano, TX.
Overview
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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
Required Skills & Experience
- 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
Roles & Responsibilities (Expanded)
- 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
Qualifications
- 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