Mainframe Communication Server Engineer

TENTACLE SSO SDN BHD; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement in Cyberjya

Yearly renewable contract

Mentorship and training

Exposure to large-scale mainframe

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Tentacle Tech is seeking an experienced Mainframe Communication Server (Network) Engineer to support mainframe network engineering activities within hybrid working environment in Cyberjaya. This role requires deep z/OS and networking expertise on enterprise-scale infrastructure.

You will design, implement and tune mainframe network components, provide OS technical support, work with CICS/DB tools, and participate in on-call BAU coverage as part of a skilled team.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in mainframe network engineering in a z/OS environment.
• Minimum 3-4 years of Systems Programming experience in z/OS.
• Strong networking, problem-solving and protocol skills with understanding of mainframe concepts.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design, development and implementation of mainframe network systems (TCP/IP, SNA/APPN).
• Provide OS technical support and systems programming for z/OS environments.
• Support data center operations and engineering activities.
• Configure, support and tune MVS or z/OS OS components.
• Support CICS, DB and Scheduling & Software Application management tools.
• Contribute to mainframe connectivity design considerations.
• Participate in BAU support with rotational 24x7 on-call coverage.

Skills

Mainframe networking

z/OS knowledge

TCP/IP

SNA/APPN

REXX programming

problem-solving

Education

IT degree or certifications

Tools

CICS

DB2

Job description

Tentacle Tech is an IT and software development consulting company serving some of Malaysia's largest enterprises. We deliver technology solutions, software development services, and IT consulting across multiple industries. We are looking for a talented professional to join our growing team.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Communication Server (Network) Engineer to support mainframe network engineering activities within the technology sector. This is a great opportunity for a seasoned systems professional to apply their z/OS and networking expertise on complex, enterprise-scale infrastructure in a hybrid working environment.

What You'll Do

• Participate in the design, development and implementation of mainframe network systems, including TCP/IP and SNA/APPN
• Provide OS technical support and systems programming for z/OS environments
• Support data center operations and engineering activities
• Configure, support and tune MVS or z/OS Operating System components
• Support system products such as CICS, DB and Scheduling & Software Application management tools
• Contribute to mainframe connectivity design considerations
• Participate in BAU support with rotational 24x7 on-call coverage

What We're Looking For

• 5-7 years of experience in support and/or implementation of mainframe network engineering activities in a z/OS environment
• Minimum 3-4 years of Systems Programming experience in z/OS
• Strong networking, problem-solving and protocol skills with an understanding of mainframe communication concepts
• Working knowledge of TCP and SNA communications, plus printer setup experience
• Knowledge of IBM enterprise server hardware, REXX and/or SAS programming is an advantage
• Familiarity with encryption technologies and certificate management (AT-TLS/KEYRINGs) is a plus
• IT degree and/or relevant certifications preferred, or substantial equivalent experience; banking/financial industry exposure is advantageous

What We Offer

• Hybrid working arrangement in Cyberjaya
• Yearly renewable contract with career progression opportunities
• Mentorship and training support from an experienced team
• Exposure to large-scale enterprise mainframe environments
• Supportive and collaborative team culture