Mainframe Network Engineer

ManpowerGroup; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

401(k) Plus Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Mainframe Network Engineer in Phoenix for a hybrid role supporting production mainframe networking and operations.

You will troubleshoot, monitor, and tune z/OS environments, apply JCL skills to batch workflows, and collaborate on security with RACF/ACF2/Top Secret. Remote/hybrid flexibility offered.

Join a team dedicated to reliability and performance, with exposure to enterprise monitoring and incident resolution in a large global organization.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in JCL and production batch environments.
• Deep understanding of mainframe OS (z/OS) and systems programming.
• Proven experience with mainframe networking technologies including TCP/IP, VTAM, and SNA.
• Knowledge of network monitoring, performance tuning, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Experience with batch job scheduling tools such as Control-M or CA-7.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain mainframe network connectivity and reliability across production environments.
• Apply strong JCL skills to support batch processing and operational workflows.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and tune mainframe network performance using proven diagnostic approaches.
• Work with mainframe operating systems (z/OS) and utilities such as TSO/ISPF to manage datasets and operational tasks.
• Collaborate on security-aligned operations by following mainframe security protocols and frameworks such as RACF, ACF2, or Top Secret.

Skills

JCL

z/OS

TCP/IP

VTAM

SNA

Batch scheduling

Tools

Control-M

CA-7

Job description

Our client is seeking a Mainframe Network Engineer to join their team. As a Mainframe Network Systems Programmer, you will be part of the [Department Name] supporting [Team Name(s)]. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical problem-solving, a deep understanding of mainframe networking and operations, and the ability to troubleshoot complex production issues in a collaborative environment which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Mainframe Network Engineer

Location: Phoenix, Arizona (Hybrid Role)

Pay Range: $55 - $60/hr

What's the Job?

• Support and maintain mainframe network connectivity and reliability across production environments.

• Apply strong Job Control Language (JCL) skills to support batch processing and operational workflows.

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and tune mainframe network performance using proven diagnostic approaches.

• Work with mainframe operating systems (z/OS) and utilities such as TSO/ISPF to manage datasets and operational tasks.

• Collaborate on security-aligned operations by following mainframe security protocols and frameworks such as RACF, ACF2, or Top Secret.

What's Needed?

• Strong proficiency in Job Control Language (JCL) and experience supporting production batch environments.

• Deep understanding of mainframe operating systems (z/OS) and systems programming within a mainframe ecosystem.

• Proven experience with mainframe networking technologies including TCP/IP, VTAM, and SNA.

• Knowledge of network monitoring, performance tuning, and troubleshooting techniques.

• Experience with batch job scheduling tools such as Control-M, CA-7, or an equivalent solution.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work in a hybrid role supporting critical mainframe network and production operations.

• Chance to apply your expertise in z/OS, JCL, and enterprise networking to solve real‑world operational challenges.

• Collaborative environment where you can work independently while partnering with a team to resolve incidents and improve stability.

• Exposure to enterprise monitoring and observability practices to strengthen system reliability.

• Motivating work focused on performance, capacity awareness, and continuous operational improvement.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

• Dental Plan

• Vision Plan

• Health Savings Account

• Health Flexible Spending Account

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

• Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance

• Business Travel Insurance

• 401(k), Plus Match

• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.