z/Systems Network Engineer - Mainframe MQ & VTAM

California Franchise Tax Board; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

California Franchise Tax Board seeks a z/Systems Network Engineer to install, customize, troubleshoot, and document mainframe systems software on z/OS. You will provide 24x7x365 support in a core team of systems programmers delivering mission-critical IBM MQ and network services.

The role requires independence plus collaboration, strong written and verbal communication, and a focus on enterprise-class mainframe infrastructure in Sacramento.

Qualifications

• Experience installing, configuring, administering and troubleshooting mainframe MQ (Message Queue).
• Experience installing, configuring, administering and troubleshooting mainframe Networking (VTAM – VTAM) and TCP/IP.
• Experience installing, configuring, administering and troubleshooting mainframe VPS (VTAM Printer Support System).
• Experience diagnosing and resolving errors or abends with MQ, networking and VPS on z/OS.
• Experience using SMP/e, z/OSMF, CBPDO and ServPac for installations.
• Experience planning, scheduling, and performing software component upgrades and applying fixes for MQ, VTAM, TCP/IP, and VPS.
• Experience working with and/or administering software: TSO, ISPF, SDSF, CLIST, REXX, JES2, JCL, IBM utilities, mainframe Assembler.
• Experience with performance and tuning of networking components.
• Acts as technical point of contact (SME) for MQ, VTAM, TCP/IP and VPS on z/OS.
• Understanding of Mainframe z/OS Facilities
• Self-motivated, excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment

Skills

MQ (Message Queue)

VTAM

TCP/IP

VPS

z/OS

SMP/e

ISPF

SDSF

JES2

JCL

Assembler

Networking tuning

SME for MQ/V/TCPIP/VPS

Mainframe z/OS facilities

Excellent communication

Independent work

Tools

TSO

ISPF

CLIST

REXX

Job description

California Franchise Tax Board seeks a z/Systems Network Engineer to install, customize, troubleshoot, and document mainframe systems software on z/OS. You will provide 24x7x365 support in a core team of systems programmers delivering mission-critical IBM MQ and network services.

The role requires independence plus collaboration, strong written and verbal communication, and a focus on enterprise-class mainframe infrastructure in Sacramento.