Mainframe Network Engineer

Job Description

We build phenomenal products that our customers rely on so it s important they are running at their best. As a Systems Management Specialist, you will work with the latest software to keep moving business forward. Whether it s our Engineering teams that need a test environment or our software running in production, we are seeking skilled systems management professionals ready for the challenge. As a Mainframe Network Engineer, you will provide strategic advice for both IBM and customer run projects like mainframe processor upgrades, TCP/IP network hardware infrastructure refresh, 3745 replacement, Enterprise Extender rollout. Network software evaluation to ensure appropriate support for production services - functional comparisons of software, compatibility with existing software base, and supportability/operation. Provision of support and consultancy for IBM owned in-house written network/user access software. You will provide product information, education and presentations on network software (IBM and ISV) for client. Responsibilities:

• Project Management and implementation of network software upgrades, including close liaison for testing and implementation with client network service provider, client application teams, and other IBM teams (as in the case of a z/OS operating system upgrade).
• Change and Problem Management
• Manage and Implement network definition changes to customer requests.
• Problem diagnosis and resolution, including monitoring of problem queues; liaison with client network service provider, client technical support teams, client applications teams and directly with end users; liaison with IBM support centre; application of config changes/software maintenance or other corrective actions; monitor and apply preventative maintenance
• Attend weekly problem meetings, weekly change meetings and adhoc crisis review meetings (with customer, service management and other areas)
• Compliance - ensure mainframe network environment complies with security rules agreed by IBM and client.
• Perform account Health checking for supported products on accounts eg Netview FTP and Connect Direct
• Resolve Cirats Issues for Integrity related to mainframe Network across supported accounts.
• Provide 24 x 7 support (including out of hours support) on a rota basis. Also provide support on overtime basis, where necessary
• Configuration of Network Communications Controller hardware (various 3745 models) including liaising with client network service provider over wide-area network connections.
• Network Performance monitoring and tuning.
• Disaster Recovery, planning and execution of tests, including client access to DR systems during production network service.
• Create and maintain network documentation.

• Minimum 10+ years experience in Mainframe z/OS
• Experience in acquisition, installation, configuration, customisation and support of IBM and ISV network software, including:
• Proficient in z/OS Communications Server, ie. VTAM & TCP/IP
• Expertise in Network management software (includes NetView and NPM)
• Experience in File transfer software (includes TCP/IP FTP, Netview FTP and Connect:Direct)
• Working knowledge of Session Management software (includes CA-TPX, CA-Solve Access and Candle SuperSession)
• Solid understanding of printing software (includes InfoPrint server and LRS VPS)
• In-depth experience in NCP and NPSI/X25, Network hardware specification and configuration and specification of mainframe Open Systems Adapters, including liaising with client network service provider over connections to LAN/WAN.

• Proficient in working with high availability environment along with alignment to process (ITIL)
• You love collaborative environments that use agile methodologies to encourage creative design thinking and find innovative ways to develop with cutting edge technologies
• Ambitious individual who can work under their own direction towards agreed targets/goals and with creative approach to work
• Intuitive individual with an ability to manage change and proven time management
• Proven interpersonal skills while contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Up-to-date technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications

At Global Technology Services (GTS), we help our clients envision the future by offering end-to-end IT and technology support services, supported by an unmatched global delivery network. Its a unique blend of bold new ideas and client-first thinking. If you can restlessly reinvent yourself and solve problems in new ways, work on both technology and business projects, and ask, What else is possible GTS is the place for you!What matters to you when you re looking for your next career challenge Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities where you can truly discover your passion Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust where everyone has a voice What about all of these If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.IBM s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.,

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