Mainframe Network System Programmer

NewFound Recruiting; Old Toronto; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a skilled Mainframe Network Systems Programmer to join a global team. In this remote role, you'll engage with clients and vendors, ensuring high satisfaction while tackling complex z/OS network challenges. Your expertise in network systems programming will be vital as you provide planning and recommendations for hardware and software changes. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead global projects, enhance your skills, and contribute to a diverse and inclusive environment. If you're passionate about mainframe technology and eager to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of z/OS system support and programming experience required.
• Strong skills in multi-LPAR Sysplex environments and TCP/IP communication.

Responsibilities

• Act as a resource for global team members and resolve complex z/OS problems.
• Support project management for network software upgrades and disaster recovery.

Skills

z/OS System Support

Network Systems Programming

TCP/IP Communication

Network Security

Diagnostic Skills

File Transfer Protocols

Session Managers

Print Products

REXX Scripting

z/VM Experience

Tools

NetView

CA-NetMaster

OMEGAMON for Networks

Connect:Direct

CA-XCOM

Job description

We are seeking a Mainframe Network Systems Programmer for a Host Network Support position. This role functions in a global team providing services to a client with multi-protocol complex environments.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The selected candidate will interact frequently with clients, vendors, and management to ensure a high level of satisfaction. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Acting as a resource and point of escalation for global team members.
• Engaging in identifying, analyzing, and resolving complex problems on zOS host networks.
• Providing planning and recommendations for changes on hardware and software components for the zOS network.
• Utilizing z/OS Communications Server and other products to perform configuration and customization of IBM and ISV mainframe network software.
• Supporting project management with the implementation of network software upgrades, including testing and implementation with network service provider, application teams, and internal support teams.
• Disaster Recovery, planning and execution of tests, including client access to DR systems during production network service.
• Compliance and Security, ensuring mainframe network environment complies with security rules agreed by Kyndryl and the client.
• Performing level 3 problem solving and troubleshooting.
• Acting in a leadership role for the global team on global projects and participating on teams that impact the host network.

This is a remote position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 5+ years' experience performing z/OS system support / programming, Host Network experience.
• Demonstrable skills in z/OS Network Systems Programming in a multi-LPAR Sysplex environment: Communication Server VTAM: SNA, APPN, Enterprise Extender, Subarea routing, Logmode tables.
• Communication Server TCP/IP: OSA, OSPF, ZOSMF, DVIPA, DDVIPA. Network Security: PAGENT, SSL/TLS, Configuration Assistant, SSH.
• Network Monitoring: (One or more) NetView, CA-NetMaster, OMEGAMON for Networks.
• File Transfer (Two or more): Connect:Direct, CA-XCOM, ftp(s), SFTP, NetView FTP, Co:Z.
• Session managers (one or more): CA-TPX, CL-Supersession, NetView Access Services, Teleview, VTAM/Switch.
• Print Products: CA-Spool, IBM Infoprint, VPS.
• Diagnostic skills are a must, including the ability to interpret job and task logs, syslogs, and traces.
• Ability to train and coach junior team members and build proficient network skills.

Preferred Professional and Technical Expertise:

• Experience with REXX, CList, or NCL scripting language is a plus.
• Experience with z/VM, RSCS, and Vswitch is also a plus.

At NewFound, we believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to our success. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. All employment at NewFound is based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. NewFound welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities, and we will provide reasonable accommodations, accessible formats, and communication support upon request during the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].