PreludeSys · 2 days ago

Network Engineer - Mainframe

United States

Contract

Remote

Senior Level

$60/hr - $62/hr

7+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Encryption Initiative:

Assessment: Evaluate all connections to and from the mainframe to determine encryption requirements.

Implementation: Enable encryption for data in transit and support applications in adopting encryption protocols.

Collaboration: Work closely with the mainframe security team to identify necessary certificates and assist in their deployment for encryption.

Production Support:

Network Operations: Handle production responsibilities related to mainframe networking technologies such as TCP/IP, VTAM, NDM/Connect: Direct, FTP, and TPX.

On-call Rotation: Participate in on-call rotation to provide support outside of regular business hours as needed.

Qualification

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ZERTPolicy Agent AT-TLSData EncryptionProgramming SkillsMainframe NetworkingMainframe OperationsEncryption TechnologiesProtocolsTSO/REXXSASSMF Record AnalysisIBM z/OS TCP/IP ConfigurationIBM TSOZ/OS UtilitiesIBM z/OS PlatformOperation CustomizationTroubleshooting

Required

zERT and Policy Agent AT-TLS: Experience in reporting and understanding zERT information. Ability to code and troubleshoot Policy Agent AT-TLS rules using zOSMF.

Data Encryption: Strong understanding of encryption technologies, protocols, and best practices, specifically as they apply to mainframe environments.

Programming Skills: Proficiency in programming languages such as TSO/REXX or SAS for SMF record analysis.

Mainframe Networking: Deep knowledge of IBM z/OS TCP/IP configuration and customization, as well as familiarity with IBM TSO and basic z/OS utilities.

Mainframe Operations: Experience with IBM z/OS platform and software, including operation, customization, and troubleshooting.

Preferred

Tools Familiarity: Knowledge or familiarity with tools like CA/NetMaster, NDM/Connect: Direct, TPX, and experience with issue tracking systems like JIRA is advantageous.