Mainframe System / Network Architect (z/OS)

NC

9 days ago

Job Description

Our client, an IT Services and Consulting company, is looking for a Mainframe System / Network Architect (z/OS) for their Remote location.

Responsibilities:

Manage and support Mainframe Networking Protocols: SNA, VTAM, TCP/IP
Configure and maintain OSA (Open System Adapter) networking interfaces
Manage z/OS network communications, connectivity, and performance optimization
Lead installation, configuration, and upgrading of z/OS environments across development and production systems
Design and manage z/OS architecture, Sysplex integration, and CFRM policies
Handle hardware and software upgrade projects, including datacenter migration and exit planning
Perform performance analysis, tuning, capacity planning, and workload management (WLM)
Monitor system software access, performance, and resource utilization
Manage and maintain z/OS, JES3 environments and ISV software
Work closely with application teams to ensure production stability and issue resolution
Define and enforce security, access control, and software usage policies
Implement and validate backup, recovery, and disaster recovery (DR) procedures
Ensure high availability, system reliability, and environment stability
Support incident/problem determination and resolution within SLA timelines
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to teams

Requirements:

12.00 Years of Experience
Strong understanding of Enterprise Network Infrastructure and Security
Knowledge of routing protocols such as Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
Strong experience in z/OS System Programming and System z architecture
Expertise in Sysplex configuration, LPAR management, and system integration
Hands-on with SMP/E, IOCP, HCD, PARMLIB, and system configurations
Install and maintain z/OS releases, RSU maintenance, and ISV products
Knowledge of JCL, utilities, batch and online processing environments

Why Should You Apply?

Health Benefits
Referral Program
Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

Numbers & Facts

Location

NC

Skills

Authentication Softwareunmatched
Capacity Managementunmatched
Computer Networksunmatched
Configuration Managementunmatched
Data Recoveryunmatched
Disaster Recoveryunmatched
Hardware Upgradesunmatched
Health Planunmatched
High Availabilityunmatched
IBM Job Entry Subsystemunmatched
IBM Sysplexunmatched
IBM VTAM (Virtual Telecommunications Access Method)unmatched
IBM z-OS Operating Systemunmatched
Independent Software Vendor (ISV)unmatched
Information Technology Consultingunmatched
JCL (Job Control Language)unmatched
Mainframe Computerunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Network Administration/Managementunmatched
Network Architecture/Engineeringunmatched
Network Connectivityunmatched
Network Operations Centerunmatched
Network Protocolsunmatched
Network Securityunmatched
Network Supportunmatched
Open Shortest Path First Protocol (OSPF)unmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Performance Tuning/Optimizationunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Production Systemsunmatched
Resource Utilizationunmatched
Routing Protocolsunmatched
Service Level Agreement (SLA)unmatched
Software Upgradesunmatched
Symmetric MultiProcessing (SMP) Computingunmatched
System Architectureunmatched
System Integration (SI)unmatched
System Migrationunmatched
Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
Systems Reliabilityunmatched
Systems/Internals Programmingunmatched
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)unmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Technical Leadershipunmatched
Z Programming Languageunmatched

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