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Lead Infrastructure Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

$103K - $135K/yr

The Lead Infrastructure Engineer will play a crucial role in developing and executing strategies for mainframe network engineering while leading a team to ensure operational efficiency and security.

Lead Infrastructure Engineer

Plano, TX · Hybrid

$100K - $131K/yr

Lead and mentor a team of mainframe network engineers, fostering a high-performance culture focused on technical excellence, innovation, and professional growth. * Oversee the end-to-end design ...

Lead Infrastructure Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

$100K - $131K/yr

Lead and mentor a team of mainframe network engineers, fostering a high-performance culture focused on technical excellence, innovation, and professional growth. * Oversee the end-to-end design ...

Lead Infrastructure Engineer

Plano, TX · Hybrid

$100K - $131K/yr

Lead and mentor a team of mainframe network engineers, fostering a high-performance culture focused on technical excellence, innovation, and professional growth. * Oversee the end-to-end design ...

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 ...

Infrastructure Engineer - Intermediate

Plano, TX · On-site

$103K - $135K/yr

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

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

Junior Network Engineer Location:Phoenix, AZ (Day 1 onsite - Hybrid 3 days a week in office) Duration: Long Term Contract Our client Junior Network Engineer. Proficient in network protocols and ...

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As of Jul 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior mainframe network engineer in the United States is $65,136.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,500.00 and $77,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Junior Mainframe Network Engineer vs Junior Network Administrator?

AspectJunior Mainframe Network EngineerJunior Network Administrator
CertificationsMainframe certifications (e.g., IBM Certified Specialist)CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA
Work EnvironmentLarge data centers, mainframe environmentsOffice networks, small to medium business networks
Industry UsageFinancial, government, large enterprisesVarious industries, SMBs, corporate offices
Job FocusMaintaining mainframe network connectivity and securityManaging and troubleshooting general network infrastructure

The Junior Mainframe Network Engineer specializes in mainframe network systems within large enterprise environments, requiring specific mainframe certifications. In contrast, the Junior Network Administrator handles broader network tasks across various industries, focusing on general network management. Both roles involve network troubleshooting but differ in scope, environment, and required credentials.

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Posted 26 days ago


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Job description

Job Summary:
Tata Consultancy Services is a leading global IT services, consulting, and business solutions organization. They are seeking a Senior Engineer specializing in Mainframe Network to oversee network operations and ensure high availability of mainframe connectivity, manage incidents, and enforce security compliance.
Responsibilities:
• Perform 24x7 monitoring of mainframe network components and connectivity
• Monitor TCP/IP stack, ports, sessions, and communication failures
• Track alerts, logs, and performance metrics using monitoring tools
• Ensure high availability and stability of network services
• Configure and manage z/OS TCP/IP stack and profiles
• Manage ports, IP addressing, DNS resolution, and routing
• Ensure connectivity between:
• Mainframe ↔ Distributed systems
• Mainframe ↔ External applications (middleware, APIs)
• Support inter-LPAR communication (Sysplex, HiperSockets)
• Identify, analyze, and resolve network-related incidents (P1/P2/P3)
• Troubleshoot:
• Connection failures
• Port/service issues
• MQ/DB2/CICS connectivity problems
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and provide resolution
• Act as single point of contact for network issues (L2)
• Implement changes to network configurations (TCP/IP, security rules, ports)
• Participate in:
• CAB meetings
• Change implementation and validation
• Maintain network configuration documentation
• Ensure minimal disruption during changes
• Administer network-level security controls using RACF
• Implement access controls for ports, services, and users
• Support audits and compliance requirements (NERC/CIP, SOX)
• Perform vulnerability and patch management activities
• Ensure network connectivity for:
• CICS (transaction systems)
• DB2 (database connections)
• MQ (message queues)
• Support distributed integration (WebSphere, APIs, external apps)
• Troubleshoot application-level network issues
• Monitor network performance (latency, throughput, session usage)
• Identify bottlenecks and optimize configurations
• Provide inputs for capacity planning (IP usage, bandwidth)
• Generate performance reports and KPIs
• Support HA setup and failover mechanisms
• Participate in DR drills and recovery testing
• Ensure network readiness during IPLs and system restarts
• Maintain network redundancy and resiliency
Qualifications:
Required:
• BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
• 10 - 23 Years of experience
• z/OS fundamentals
• TCP/IP networking
• VTAM/SNA
• RACF security
• monitoring tools (SDSF, NETSTAT)
• middleware connectivity (CICS, DB2, MQ)
• Incident & change management
• performance monitoring
• capacity planning
• automation (REXX scripting)
• 24x7 production support
• strong troubleshooting ability
• stakeholder coordination
• compliance awareness (SOX/NERC-CIP)
Company:
Tata Consultancy Services is a business solutions company that specializes on information technology services and consulting. It is a sub-organization of Tata Group. Founded in 1968, the company is headquartered in Mumbai, IND, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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Tata Consultancy Services is an IT services, consulting and business solutions organization that delivers real results to global business, ensuring a level of certainty no other firm can match. TCS offers a consulting-led, integrated portfolio of IT, BPO, infrastructure, engineering, and assurance services. This is delivered through its unique Global Network Delivery Model™, recognized as the benchmark of excellence in software development. TCS delivers a level of certainty that no other firm can match--to our clients and to our employees. Come join us and experience certainty in your career. TCS a global Consulting and IT Services firm that is ranked in the top quartile by industry analysts. Our 2021 fiscal revenues topped $25 B and our market capitalization is over $170+B, yet we have a deep and large history of philanthropy and corporate social responsibility. Now approaching 600K of the best IT professionals and consultants, we are a trusted advisor, guiding our clients' enterprises through growth and transformation journeys - helping them to become agile, intelligent, automated and on the cloud. We are devoted to DEI and are recognized as a top employer and place to work.

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It services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Edison, NJ, US