Remote Mainframe Network Engineer

Ensono; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 65,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Paid Days Off

Health plan options (3)

401k with company match

Dental, vision, disability, life, AD&D

Fertility coverage & adoption support

Paid parental leave

Education reimbursement / Student loan

Sabbatical leave

Wellness program

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Ensono is seeking a Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer to manage VTAM, TCP/IP, FTP/SFTP and related software in a remote-capable environment across the United States. You will diagnose and resolve mainframe network issues, administer and optimize network subsystems, and collaborate with clients and internal leaders to improve service delivery.

The role requires 5+ years of mainframe networking experience and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ mainframe networking experience preferred; overall mainframe experience is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to prioritize and balance tasks, issues and concerns with self, team and clients.
• Experience developing, leading, and managing system programming projects.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for IT mainframe Network systems programming and general product support including configuring interfaces to other subsystems.
• Plans, coordinates, installs, configures, tests, administers, maintains, updates, implements, tracks changes and/or provides corrective maintenance to mainframe Network-related software.
• Diagnoses, resolves, and documents mainframe Network-related problems.
• Adheres to ITIL, Change and Problem Management process.
• Effectively communicates with software suppliers, peers, clients and Leadership.
• Maintains current software and products by ensuring system availability and performance in accordance with service agreements.
• Monitors and reports on system/product performance, reliability and consistency.
• Increases efficiency through automation and/or template utilization as appropriate.
• Review and seek out cost reductions, efficiency improvements and better methods to support applicable technology environments.
• Keeps informed of latest industry trends, products, services with relevant existing and emerging technologies.
• Trains and communicates with Associates and Clients for new upgrades and products.
• Assists Client applications with problem determination and problem solving
• Mainframe Network System Programmer responsibilities are determined by departmental need and may include partial support of technology silos related to several areas such as: Operating systems z/OS, Z/VM, Z/Linux, Network systems, CICS, MQ, Netview, Netmaster, TCP/IP, VTAM, NDM, FTP, EE, CA/Spool, LRS VPS/DRS, InfoPrint, JQP, XPTR, Connect:Direct, XCOM
• Capacity Planning/Performance processor, Networks and storage
• Third Party software tools
• Automated Operations systems AF Operator, OPS/MVS, UNICENTER

Skills

Mainframe networking

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Multi-tasking

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

z/OS

Z/VM

NetView

Connect:Direct

Job description

Ensono is seeking a Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer to manage VTAM, TCP/IP, FTP/SFTP and related software in a remote-capable environment across the United States. You will diagnose and resolve mainframe network issues, administer and optimize network subsystems, and collaborate with clients and internal leaders to improve service delivery.

The role requires 5+ years of mainframe networking experience and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.