Mainframe Systems Programmer - VTAM

Request Technology, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm is looking for a Mid-Senior level IT professional to work remotely. You will be responsible for the installation, configuration, and maintenance of mainframe communication systems, along with managing secure data transmissions and supporting the TCP/IP network. This full-time role offers a competitive salary plus bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience with the z/OS mainframe communications experience.
• 7+ years of experience configuring and managing secure data transmissions with firewalls and VPNs.
• Experience installing AT-TLS, Connect Direct or NDM.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the installation and maintenance of TCP/IP, VTAM Unix System Services.
• Design and develop utilities (REXX) to streamline processes.
• Troubleshoot started task abends utilizing IPCS.

Skills

z/OS mainframe communications

VTAM system programming

TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP

Cisco routers and switches

firewalls and VPNs

JCL, UNIX Shell

network monitoring tools

AT-TLS, Connect Direct or NDM

Tools

Connect:Direct/NDM

SMP/E

InterTest Batch

Sysplex Distributor

HiperSockets

Job description

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Salary: Open + Bonus

Location: Remote

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Overview

Salary: Open + Bonus

Location: Remote

*We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role*

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience with the z/OS mainframe communications experience
• VTAM system programming
• 7+ years of experience with TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and possess a deep understanding of core networking protocols as well as having hands on Cisco routers and switches
• 7+ years of experience configuring and managing secure data transmissions with firewalls and VPNs
• 7+ years of experience with JCL, UNIX Shell, IBM system utilities, and network monitoring tools
• Experience installing AT-TLS, Connect Direct or NDM

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and administration of TCP/IP, VTAM Unix System Services and portions of z/OS
• Install and maintain Connect:Direct (NDM), MSM and InterTest Batch utilizing SMP/E
• Design and develop utilities (REXX) to streamline processes
• Support a redundant TCPIP network for a Parallel Sysplex by making use of Dynamic VIPA and Sysplex Distributor and HiperSockets
• Support non-shared USS file system in a Shared File system accessible by all LPARs within a Sysplex
• Support and diagnose AT-TLS configurations
• Troubleshoot started task abends utilizing IPCS
• Apply Ciphers and license certificates
• Resolving network connection issues utilizing packet traces

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Information Technology & Services
• Financial Services