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Alpha Consulting Corp.

Mainframe Network Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$48.75 - $62.50/hr

Alpha Consulting Corp. is seeking a Mainframe Network Engineer to support IBM z/OS networking environments, ensuring stable and secure connectivity across enterprise mainframe systems. The role ...

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Scalence L.L.C.

Mainframe Network Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$48.75 - $62.50/hr

L.C. is seeking a Mainframe Network Engineer to support IBM z/OS networking environments, ensuring stable and secure connectivity across enterprise mainframe systems. The role involves ...

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Prophecy Technologies

Mainframe Network Engineer (L3)

$50.25 - $64.50/hr

Role Name: Mainframe Network Engineer (L3) Location: Remote, USA Experience: L3 level support required Roles & Responsibilities * Configure and administer IBM z/OS mainframe network software.

TriOptus LLC

Mainframe Network System Engineer

Tampa, FL · On-site

$52 - $66.25/hr

Mainframe Network System Engineer Location : Tampa, Florida Job Type: Contract Duration: 3 Years * This position is for Mainframe Networking ( VTAM, TCPIP etc.) - the position will be remote, onsite ...

TriOptus LLC

Mainframe Networking Engineer - Remote

Tampa, FL · On-site +1

$46.25 - $59.50/hr

Mainframe Network system programmer; configure, implement, maintain, support host network definitions (VTAM, TCPIP etc.) for IBM/Kyndryl and IBM customer mainframe systems. * Provide Tier3 host ...

Palnar

Mainframe, Network Systems Programmer

$56.25 - $71.75/hr

Mainframe Network Engineering will be supporting a firmwide initiative to enable encryption for all data in transit. * Our focus will be on assessing all connections to and from the mainframe ...

Citigroup, Inc.

Senior Network Engineer - VP

Irving, TX · On-site

$125K - $188K/yr

Engineer/implement and support the Mainframe network software and hardware for zOS / zVM platforms. * Configuration and administration of IBM z/OS mainframe network communications software (VTAM ...

TriOptus LLC

z/OS- Infrastructure Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

$50 - $70/hr

Mainframe Network Product installations, customizations and evaluations. * Definition, Maintenance and Modification of existing z/Series Network Products * Manage & Support Transmission Products ...

TriOptus LLC

z/OS- Infrastructure Engineer

Plano, TX · Hybrid

$50 - $70/hr

Mainframe Network Product installations, customizations and evaluations. * Definition, Maintenance and Modification of existing z/Series Network Products * Manage & Support Transmission Products ...

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Mainframe Network Engineer | Remote

Mainframe Network Engineer | Remote

Noblesoft Technologies

Frisco, TX • Remote

Contractor

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Role :- Mainframe Network Engineer

Location :- Salisbury, NC/Boston, MA/Frisco, TX(Remote is also Fine)

Duration : Contract


Job description of Mainframe Network Engineer:

  • Architect, deploy, and manage mainframe network environments using VTAM, SNA, TCP/IP, DVIPA/DDVIPA, Sysplex Distributor, and HiperSockets.
  •  Continuously monitor network performance, latency, throughput, and traffic using tools like OMEGAMON, RMF, IBM NetView, Wireshark, and SolarWinds.
  • Diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks and protocol mismatches.
  • Implement and enforce security protocols including RACF, IP filtering, AT-TLS encryption, IPSEC, intrusion detection, firewall and VPN configurations.
  • Participate in periodic security audits and maintain compliance with governance standards.
  • Troubleshoot connectivity issues, trace packet-level failures, and resolve VTAM, TCP/IP, hardware, and encryption errors.
  • Provide 24/7 on-call support and disaster recovery operations, including system backups and failover strategies.
  • Maintain detailed documentation: network diagrams, SOPs, change logs, incident reports.
  •  Liaise with system programmers, DBAs, application teams, vendors, and third-party service providers for integration, upgrades, and troubleshooting.

 Experience Required

  • 10–15+ years of hands-on mainframe network engineering experience.
  • Proven background working with z/OS mainframe environments, Parallel Sysplex, VTAM, TCP/IP, and SNA.

Technical Expertise

  • In-depth understanding of network protocols: TCP/IP, SNA, VTAM, DVIPA/DDVIPA, HiperSockets, Sysplex Distributor.
  • Proficiency with monitoring/troubleshooting tools (OMEGAMON, RMF, IBM NetView, Wireshark). 
  • Security know-how: RACF, IP filtering, AT-TLS, VPN, IPSEC, IDS/IDS. 
  • Experience developing and implementing high-availability and disaster recovery strategies on mainframe networks.
  • Familiarity with scripting (REXX, CLISTs) and automation for routine tasks and network toolkits.

Certifications (Preferred)

  • IBM certifications such as z/OS Administrator or IBM Certified System Administrator. 
  • Networking/security credentials: CCNP, CISSP, or equivalent.

Added Advantage  -

  • Familiarity with hybrid cloud/mainframe integration architectures. 
  • Experience with file transfers: Connect-Direct, FTP(S), sFTP, TPX, Supersession.