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Mainframe Network Systems Programmer

Mainframe Network Systems Programmer

Software InternationalToronto, Ontario, Canada
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$75.00–CA$95.00 hourly
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Software International (SI) supplies technical talent to a variety of clients ranging from Fortune 100 / 500 / 1000 companies to small and midsized organizations in Canada / US. We currently have a 12 month renewable contract as a Mainframe Network Systems Programmer with our large global infrastructure client. This could be an indefinite contract or move into a permanent role.

Role : Mainframe Network Systems Programmer

Type : Contract

Duration : 12 months to start possible extensions or move into a permanent role

Rate : $75 $95 / hr C2C depending on overall experience

Location : Remote Canada

We are seeking a Mainframe Network Systems Programmer for a Host Network Support position. This role functions in a global team providing services to a client with multiprotocol complex environments. The selected candidate will interact frequently with clients vendors and management to ensure high level of satisfaction. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to :

  • Acting as a resource and point of escalation for global team members.
  • Engaging in identifying analyzing and resolving complex problems on zOS host networks.
  • Providing planning and recommendations for changes on hardware and software components for the zOS network.
  • Utilizing z / OS Communications Server and other products perform configuration and customization of IBM and ISV mainframe network software.
  • Supporting project management with implementation of network software upgrades including testing and implementation with network service provider application teams and internal support teams.
  • Disaster Recovery planning and execution of tests including client access to DR systems during production network service.
  • Compliance and Security ensure mainframe network environment complies with security rules agreed by Kyndryl and client.
  • Performing level 3 problem solving and troubleshooting.
  • Can act in a leadership role for the global team on global projects and participate on teams that impact the host network.

Required Professional and Technical Expertise :

  • At least 5 years experience performing z / OS system support / programming Host Network experience
  • Demonstrable skills in z / OS Network Systems Programming in a multiLPAR Sysplex environment : Communication Server VTAM : SNA APPN Enterprise Extender Subarea routing Log mode tables.
  • Communication Server TCP / IP : OSA OSPF zOSMF DVIPA DDVIPA. Network Security : PAGENT SSL / TLS Configuration Assistant SSH.
  • Network Monitoring : (One or more) NetView CANetMaster OMEGAMON for Networks.
  • File Transfer (Two or more) : Connect : Direct CAXCOM ftp(s) SFTP NetView FTP Co : Z Tectia.
  • Session managers (one or more) : CATPX CLSupersession NetView Access Services Teleview VTAM / Switch.
  • Print products : CASpool IBM Infoprint VPS.
  • Diagnostic skills are a must including the ability to interpret job and task logs syslogs and traces.
  • Ability to train and coach junior team members and build proficient network skills.
  • Ability to coordinate multiple projects and accounts.

    • Preferred Professional and Technical Expertise :

  • Experience with REXX CList or NCL scripting language is a plus.
  • Experience with z / VM RSCS and Vswitch is a plus.

    • Remote Work :