JOB DETAILS:
Role: Mainframe Network Engineer
Location: UK (Remote)
Type of Hiring: Contract
Job Description:
Look for A Mainframe System Programmer with network skills designs, installs, maintains, and tunes mainframe systems (like z/OS), focusing heavily on communication protocols (TCP/IP, VTAM) and related software (NetView, FTP, SNMP) to ensure secure, high-performance data exchange between mainframes and other systems, requiring deep knowledge of z/OS, JCL, REXX, problem-solving, and vendor interaction for critical infrastructure.
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.