About the Role
This position requires an experienced systems programmer with at least 3 years of experience supporting the z/OS Mainframe Network environment. Responsibilities include configuring and maintaining the integrity and data/IP security of the Mainframe's host communication subsystems and associated program products.
Responsibilities
- Being part of a multi-functional team, supporting IBM mainframe networks and transmissions products and infrastructure.
- Participation in support rota providing 24x7 cover.
- Perform TCPIP Port Reserves (Additions, Deletions, Changes).
- Perform VTAM updates (Additions, Deletions, Changes).
- Manage OSA Adapters in a complex mainframe environment.
- Perform VTAM PU/LU updates (Additions, Deletions, Changes) including Enterprise Extenders (EE).
- Implement AT-TLS rules (digital certificate management).
- Configure and manage IPSEC policies (permit/deny rules, VPN- ipsec tunnels).
- Trace, Debug and Error Analysis.
- Communicate regularly with technical, applications and operational staff to ensure Network connectivity and security (may involve some after hours and weekend work).
Requirements
- Experience of working as a z/OS Systems Specialist in the IT industry of over 10+ years.
- Experience in administering file transmissions products such as Connect:Direct and FTP, or alternatively good experience as a user of these products.
- Knowledge of z/OS and z/OS utilities.
- Understanding of z/OS networking services, structure and related software and protocols.
- Understanding of network security disciplines (IPSec, TLS/SSL, certificates, etc) and how they relate to file transmission.
- Experience of problem management from initial diagnosis through to resolution.
- Understanding of the Change Management process.
- Ability to customize and manage secure SNA and TCP/IP networks under z/OS.
- Knowledge of mainframe network management tools, e.g. NetMaster, and multi-session manager products such as TUBES and Supersession.
- Experience of managing mainframe printing products.
- General z/OS systems programming experience.
- Knowledge of System z hardware including the OSA-Express network cards.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Good communication, teamwork and negotiation skills.
- Familiarity with the Cisco Network Solutions.
- The ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure.
- Good organisational skills.
- Flexibility and adaptability.
- The ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and customers.
- Business awareness and understanding of business requirements of IT.
- A willingness to keep up to date with developments in new technology.
- An understanding of information legislation, such as the Data Protection Act.
Skills
- z/OS Mainframe Network
- z/OS Systems Programmer
- Host communication subsystems
- IBM mainframe networks
- Transmissions products
- TCPIP Port Reserves
- VTAM updates
- OSA Adapters
- VTAM PU/LU updates
- Enterprise Extenders (EE)
- AT-TLS rules
- Digital certificate management
- IPSEC policies
- VPN- ipsec tunnels
- Trace
- Debug
- Error Analysis
- Network connectivity
- Network security
- Connect:Direct
- FTP
- z/OS utilities
- z/OS networking services
- Network protocols
- IPSec
- TLS/SSL
- Certificates
- Problem management
- Change Management process
- SNA networks
- TCP/IP networks
- NetMaster
- TUBES
- Supersession
- Mainframe printing products
- System z hardware
- OSA-Express network cards
- Cisco Network Solutions
Location
- New York, Remote, New York (US-NY), United States (US)
- Sheffield
- Wakefield
Work Type
- Remote
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Over 10+ years
Salary/Compensations
- $125,000-$156,000
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending or health savings account
- Life insurance
- AD&D insurance
- Short term disability coverage
- Long term disability coverage
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance
- 401k program with company match
- Additional voluntary or legally-required benefits
About the Company
- NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100.
- We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation.
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