Sr. Mainframe Network Engineer

Sr. Mainframe Network Engineer

Posted 1 week ago by 1755936834

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Summary: The Sr. Mainframe Network Engineer role involves managing and supporting mainframe hardware infrastructure, storage, disaster recovery, and network management, specifically within z15/z16 environments. The position requires expertise in SAN switching and automation scripting to enhance system performance and reliability. The ideal candidate will work remotely and must possess strong problem-solving skills and a solid background in Unix/Linux administration. This role is classified as outside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support and manage mainframe hardware (z15/z16/HMC/DS8000/TS7700/TS4500/FlashSystems).
  • Configure and manage Cisco or Brocade SAN switches using SANNAV tools.
  • Oversee firewalls, proxy policy management, and high availability solutions.
  • Manage enterprise disaster recovery, data replication, and backup processes.
  • Work with IBM z/OS (Mainframe), z/VM (zLinux), and FICON configurations.
  • Perform Mainframe IO GEN tasks and monitor system performance.
  • Utilize ServiceNow (incident, change management, CMDB) & Jira for workflow.
  • Develop automation scripts using Linux Bash, Python, and RESTful APIs.

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience with mainframe infrastructure and SAN environments.
  • Strong Unix/Linux administration and scripting skills.
  • Hands-on experience in disaster recovery and performance optimization.
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.

Salary (Rate): £68.50 hourly

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Title: Sr. Mainframe Network Engineer
Location: Remote
Client: IBM / Confidential
Rate: $85/hr

Job Description:
We are seeking a highly experienced Sr. Mainframe Network Engineer with expertise in mainframe hardware infrastructure, storage, disaster recovery, and network management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in z15/z16 mainframe environments, SAN switching, and automation scripting to optimize performance and ensure system reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support and manage mainframe hardware (z15/z16/HMC/DS8000/TS7700/TS4500/FlashSystems).
  • Configure and manage Cisco or Brocade SAN switches using SANNAV tools.
  • Oversee firewalls, proxy policy management, and high availability solutions.
  • Manage enterprise disaster recovery, data replication, and backup processes.
  • Work with IBM z/OS (Mainframe), z/VM (zLinux), and FICON configurations.
  • Perform Mainframe IO GEN tasks and monitor system performance.
  • Utilize ServiceNow (incident, change management, CMDB) & Jira for workflow.
  • Develop automation scripts using Linux Bash, Python, and RESTful APIs.

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience with mainframe infrastructure and SAN environments.
  • Strong Unix/Linux administration and scripting skills.
  • Hands-on experience in disaster recovery and performance optimization.
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.

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