Remote Mainframe Network Systems Programmer (VTAM/TCPIP)

Ensono; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 65,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Paid Days Off

401k with company match

Health benefits

Job summary

Ensono is seeking a Mainframe Systems Programmer to manage network systems, VTAM, TCP/IP, FTP/SFTP, and related software. You will diagnose issues, maintain availability, and collaborate with clients and peers. The role supports flexible remote work with opportunities on client sites as needed.

Requirements include 5+ years in mainframe networking, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and strong communication, analytical, and project-management skills. ITIL familiarity is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ mainframe networking experience is preferred with overall mainframe systems experience a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree required and/or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to prioritize and balances 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

ITIL familiarity

Client communication

Analytical

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

VTAM

TCP/IP

FTP

SFTP

CICS

MQ

NetView

Job description

Ensono is seeking a Mainframe Systems Programmer to manage network systems, VTAM, TCP/IP, FTP/SFTP, and related software. You will diagnose issues, maintain availability, and collaborate with clients and peers. The role supports flexible remote work with opportunities on client sites as needed.

Requirements include 5+ years in mainframe networking, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and strong communication, analytical, and project-management skills. ITIL familiarity is preferred.