Mainframe Network Engineer
Posted Today by ST Global Tech LLC
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: The Mainframe Network Engineer role involves the configuration and administration of IBM z/OS mainframe network software and related third-party systems. The position requires providing technical support for networking issues and acting as a resource for internal and external projects. The engineer will monitor performance, produce technical documentation, and ensure compliance with various policies and procedures. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks are essential for success in this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Configuration and administration of IBM z/OS mainframe network software.
- Configuration and administration of network related 3rd party system software.
- Provision of technical support for Mainframe Networking issues during normal working hours and out of hours on call support.
- Act as a Mainframe Networking resource for internal and external projects.
- Monitor the performance of mainframe networking components and instigate remedial action.
- Production of clear technical documentation as appropriate.
- Compliance with all local, regional, global and regulatory policies, processes and procedures.
Key Skills:
- Experienced technician with basic skills in most and more advanced skills in some of the following: TCP/IP and associated products/protocols, SNA, VTAM, APPN/Enterprise Extender, Connect Direct and other file transfer products, Session Management products (e.g., TPX, Teleview, CL/Supersession), Network Management products (e.g., NETVIEW, Netmaster/TCPIP), Print server products (e.g., VPS).
- Self-starter with the ability to ensure tasks/projects are fully completed with necessary updates to documentation.
- Well organized and able to manage multiple activities in parallel, balancing priorities between support and project work.
- Ability to communicate clearly at all levels, working individually or as a team player.
- Strong English language skills.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Mainframe Network Engineer
Location: Remote, UK
Duration: 6 months +
Responsibilities:
- Configuration and administration of IBM z/OS mainframe network software.
- Configuration and administration of network related 3rd party system software.
- Provision of technical support for Mainframe Networking issues during the normal working day and out of hours on call support.
- Act as a Mainframe Networking resource for internal and external projects.
- Monitor the performance of mainframe networking components and instigate remedial action.
- Production of clear technical documentation as appropriate
- Compliance with all local, regional, global and regulatory policies, processes and procedures.
Requirements:
- Experienced technician with basic skills in most and more advanced skills in some of the following: TCP/IP and associated products/protocols SNA, VTAM, APPN/Enterprise Extender Connect Direct and other file transfer products Session Management products eg. TPX, Teleview, CL/Supersession Network Management products eg. NETVIEW, Netmaster/TCPIP Print server products eg. VPS
- Must be a self-starter, but also a completer/finisher who ensures that tasks/projects are fully completed with the necessary updates to documentation.
- Well organized and able to keep a number of activities in progress in parallel, balancing priorities as necessary, in particular between support and project work.
- Ability to communicate clearly at all levels while working either individually or as a team player is essential.
- Strong English language skills are a requirement for this role.