Mainframe Network Engineer

Accord Innovations; Cyberjaya; On-site; MYR 112,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Accord Innovations in Malaysia (Cyberjaya) is seeking a Mainframe Network Engineer with SME capability in Mainframe Network-Communications to contribute to design, development and implementation of mainframe network systems (TCP/IP and SNA/APPN), including OS support and data centre activities.

The role requires 5–7 years in mainframe network engineering in z/OS, 3–4 years in systems programming, and knowledge of CICS/DB2.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in mainframe network engineering in z/OS
• 3-4 years systems programming experience in z/OS
• Knowledge of TCP and SNA communications
• Printer setup knowledge

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement mainframe network systems (TCP/IP, SNA/APPN)
• Provide OS technical support and data centre support activities
• Perform system programming functions for MVS or Z/OS and related products
• Configure, support and tune OS and system products like CICS and DB2
• Collaborate with teams on mainframe connectivity design considerations

Skills

Mainframe networking

Systems programming

TCP/IP

SNA/APPN

z/OS

Problem solving

Communication

Education

IT degree

certifications

Tools

CICS

DB2

MVS/ZOS

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Mainframe Network Engineer or a Mainframe Communications Engineer (Basically an SME in Mainframe Network -Communications) not a developer

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Mainframe Communication Server System Engineer participates in design, development and implementation of mainframe network systems (TCP/IP and SNA/APPN) engineering activities, including OS technical support, systems programming and data centre support activities, and is responsible for components of complex engineering and/or analytical tasks and activities. System programming functions in the configuration, support and tuning of MVS or Z/OS Operating System, and system products such as, CICS, DB, Scheduling & Software Application management tools

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• 5 - 7 years in support and/or implementation of mainframe network engineering activities in z/OS environment.
• Min 3-4 years Systems Programming experience inz/OS.
• Possess networking, problem solving and protocol skills, understand Mainframe communication concepts, and be able to support mainframe connectivity design considerations.
• Working knowledge of TCP & SNA communications
• Printer Setup

DESIRED JOB SKILLS

• Knowledge of IBM zEnterprise server hardware
• Knowledge in REXX, and/or SAS programming.
• Knowledge of encryption technologies and certificate management (AT-TLS/KEYRINGs etc.).
• Information Technology degree and/or technology certifications preferred or substantial equivalent experience.
• Good written and verbal communications skills
• Good analytical skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Good communications skills (Oral and Written).
• Understanding of banking or financial business is advantageous.