Remote Mainframe Network Systems Engineer

Project Scope

Update and maintain VTAM, OMPR routing, EE connections, SSH, TN3270, telnet, FTP, FTPS, CSSMTP, OSA adapter configuration, Policy Agent, Connect:Direct v6r2, ZEN Network Monitor, CA TPX, IBM z/OS Communication Server.

All technologies required for high level, secure, reliable communication with the mainframe.

Responsibilities

• Performs installation, monitoring, testing, configuration, migration, maintenance and troubleshooting of assigned technology
• Manages system/application environment and ongoing operations
• Ensures that the technologies are updated with current, stable, and compliant architecture and applications that meet enterprise standards
• Researches, designs, implements and tests technology solutions
• Proactively monitors and reports performance and utilization of assigned technologies
• Troubleshoots software and/or hardware issues/failures
• Resolves alerts and performs remediation activities
• Manages problem or escalated tickets and tasks and out of cycle requests from systems/software owners
• Collects and presents data for reporting and planning
• Assists with developing tactical strategies, processes and procedures related to systems/application administration
• Determines migration and upgrade impacts and diagnose/resolve complex technology/application errors
• Collaborates with IT and business area partners on work groups and initiatives
• Determines best course of action for meeting business needs
• May provide input into infrastructure architecture designs
• Writes programming/scripting
• May participate in Disaster Recovery planning and exercises
• Ensures execution and alignment to architectural standards and blueprints.
• May contribute input to infrastructure architecture
• Performs on-call activities as needed for the environment and technologies

Required Skills

• 5-8 years of related work experience or equivalent combination of transferable experience demonstrating proficiency and experience in design, implementation, monitoring and troubleshooting technology
• Related Bachelor's degree in an IT related field or relevant work experience
• Design, implement, troubleshoot, maintain, or utilize the following technologies;
• z/OS Senior Systems Engineer
• z/OS 3.2 running on IBM z/16 CPC
• IBM z/OS SNA/VTAM, Communications Server
• IBM Policy Agent, SMP/E, CA TPX, Sysplex, JES2
• AT-TLS, QOS, IPsec, IPS, OMPR (OSPF), IBM Connect:Direct (NDM)
• Unix System Services (USS), OSA-ICC, TCP/IP, ICSF, SDSF
• APPN network and class of service.
• System programming skill with JCL, REXX.
• Sysplex, Subplexing, HiperSockets
• Extensive working knowledge of multiple technologies and their interfaces and integration
• Competent working in one or more environments highly integrated with an operating system.
• Extensive experience implementing and administering/managing technical solutions in major, large-scale system implementations
• High critical thinking skills to evaluate alternatives and present solutions that are consistent with business objectives and strategy.
• Ability to manage tasks independently and take ownership of responsibilities
• Ability to learn from mistakes and apply constructive feedback to improve performance
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and articulately
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• Experience analyzing business requirements and translating them into technical solutions
• Experience using Agile methodology