Senior Mainframe Network Engineer | TCP/IP, SNA/APPN, IBM NetView & OMEGAMON

Experis Technology Group; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 200,579,000 - 209,175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

HSA

401(k) + Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Experis Technology Group in Plano, TX is seeking a Senior Mainframe Network Engineer to support enterprise network operations. You will engineer and operate mainframe TCP/IP and SNA/APPN solutions, driving modernization, observability, and AI-assisted automation across critical systems.

The role requires deep experience with routing, switching, VPNs, TLS/SSL, and REST APIs, plus hands-on use of IBM NetView and IBM Omegamon. This on-site position offers a dynamic, collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience supporting enterprise networks with high availability requirements.
• Strong TCP/IP foundation including OSPF and EIGRP.
• Experience supporting SNA/APPN environments.
• Knowledge of switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPNs, TLS/SSL, and REST APIs.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and operate robust network solutions for mainframe TCP/IP and SNA/APPN.
• Optimize high-availability connectivity for high-velocity transactions and batch processing.
• Lead modernization of mainframe network architectures with observability enhancements.
• Advance automation and AI-assisted operations to reduce manual effort.
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues across routing, switching, firewalls, load balancers, and mainframe stacks.

Skills

TCP/IP networking

SNA/APPN

Packet trace analysis

Troubleshooting

OSPF/EIGRP

VLANs/EtherChannel

REST APIs

Automation tools

Tools

IBM NetView

IBM Omegamon

Job description

Our client, a leading organization in enterprise network solutions, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Senior Mainframe Network Engineer | TCP/IP, SNA/APPN, IBM NetView & OMEGAMON to join their dynamic team. As a Senior Mainframe Network Engineer | TCP/IP, SNA/APPN, IBM NetView & OMEGAMON, you will be an integral part of the Network Operations Department supporting critical mainframe systems. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and a proactive approach to network management, which will align successfully within the organization.

Job Title: Senior Mainframe Network Engineer | TCP/IP, SNA/APPN, IBM NetView & OMEGAMON

Location: Plano, TX

Pay Range: $70-$73/hr

What's the Job?

• Engineer and operate robust network solutions supporting mainframe TCP/IP and SNA/APPN-based system integrations.
• Optimize high-availability connectivity for business-critical, high-velocity transactions and batch-processing systems.
• Lead modernization initiatives of mainframe network architectures, including enhancements in observability and telemetry.
• Advance automation and AI-assisted operations to reduce manual effort, improve consistency, and enhance network reliability.
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues across routing, switching, firewalls, load balancers, and mainframe network stacks.

What's Needed?

• Extensive experience supporting enterprise-scale networks with high availability and reliability requirements.
• Strong foundational expertise in TCP/IP networking, including OSPF, EIGRP, and Layer 2 technologies such as VLANs and EtherChannel/Portchannel.
• Proficiency in packet trace analysis and multi-layer troubleshooting techniques.
• Experience supporting SNA/APPN networking environments.
• Working knowledge of switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPNs, certificates, TLS/SSL, and REST APIs, along with automation tools like IBM Netview and IBM Omegamon.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work on innovative network modernization projects.
• Collaborate with a talented and diverse team of professionals.
• Enhance your skills with cutting-edge automation and AI tools.
• Contribute to high-availability systems supporting critical business operations.
• Enjoy a supportive work environment that values continuous growth and development.

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