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TriOptus LLC

Mainframe Network System Engineer

Tampa, FL · On-site

$50 - $63.75/hr

Mainframe Network System Engineer Location : Tampa, Florida Job Type: Contract Duration: 3 Years ... MVS) operating systems with specific focus on CommServer and related networking products.

Mindlance

Sr. Cloud Systems Engineer

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$96.80K - $132.50K/yr

Competent working in one or more environments highly integrated with an operating system ... Engineering, Architecture, and Financial Integrations involved (NICUS & FLEXERA) • Strong ...

Samprasoft

DevOps Engineer

West Palm Beach, FL · On-site

$51 - $70/hr

Linux administration: operating system concepts, traditional UNIX facilities and shell tools, RHEL experience * Fundamental background with software design patterns and programming languages

ARC Group

Systems Engineer (Nessus)

Jacksonville, FL · Remote

SYSTEMS ENGINEER (NESSUS) - REMOTE ARC Group has an immediate opportunity for a Systems Engineer ... Competent working in one or more environments highly integrated with an operating system.

Astrion

System Administrator - Mid-Level

FL · On-site

Familiarity with the Linux Operating system, to include knowledge of the file system, Linux ... Understanding of network security/engineering. * Knowledge of host-based firewalls * Experience ...

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Operating System Developers typically spend their days designing, implementing, and debugging core system components such as kernels, device drivers, and memory management modules. They often work closely with other software engineers, hardware teams, and QA testers to ensure compatibility and optimal performance. Reviewing code, conducting performance tests, and investigating reported issues are common daily tasks. Collaboration and clear communication are essential, as most projects require teamwork and regular updates across departments.
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Mainframe Network System Engineer

Mainframe Network System Engineer

TriOptus LLC

Tampa, FL • On-site

$50 - $63.75/hr

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Job description

Job Title: Mainframe Network System Engineer
Location: Tampa, Florida
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 3 Years
Job Description:
  • This position is for Mainframe Networking (VTAM, TCPIP etc.) - the position will be remote, onsite presence is not required.
  • 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 network services support in broadest sense, at expert level for host network components VTAM/SNA, TCP/IP, secure FTP, Telnet3270, SMTP, Netview, NetView/FTP, Connect:Direct, etc.
  • The level of support requires understanding, expert knowledge and lengthy experience of IBM zSeries mainframe systems and technology, for z/OS (MVS) operating systems with specific focus on CommServer and related networking products.
  • Required competencies and knowledge and experience for the following host network components: z/OS Communication server, VTAM/SNA, APPN/EE (Enterprise Extender), TCP/IP, FTP, including secure file transfer, Telnet 3270, incl. TLS/SSL, SMTP, Netview, NetView/FTP, and any other network component, which are defined in scope of support.
  • Network design skills - providing detailed technical solutions for mainframe networking requirements supplied by the customer. This requires expert communications skills, both written and spoken and expert knowledge of mainframe environments and connected network devices.

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