Mainframe Systems Programmer - Network

About the role

This role plans, installs, tests, maintains and troubleshoots mainframe network software such as VTAM, TCP/IP and FTP, supporting client mainframe network environments. It suits a programmer with mainframe networking experience and strong analytical and communication skills.

What you'll do

• Perform mainframe network systems programming and general product support, including configuring interfaces to other subsystems.
• Plan, coordinate, install, configure, test, administer, maintain, update and implement mainframe network software, tracking changes and providing corrective maintenance.
• Diagnose, resolve and document mainframe network problems.
• Follow ITIL change and problem management processes.
• Communicate effectively with software suppliers, peers, clients and leadership.
• Maintain current software and products, ensuring system availability and performance per service agreements.
• Monitor and report on system and product performance, reliability and consistency.
• Increase efficiency through automation and template use, and seek cost reductions and better methods.
• Stay informed on industry trends, products and emerging technologies.
• Train and communicate with associates and clients on new upgrades and products.
• Assist client applications with problem determination and problem solving.
• Support technology areas as departmental need requires, such as z/OS, z/VM, z/Linux, CICS, MQ, Netview, TCP/IP, VTAM, NDM, Connect:Direct, capacity planning and automated operations tools.
• Support client mainframe network environments and participate in client discussions as needed.
• Review and seek out cost reductions, efficiency improvements and better methods to support applicable technology environments.

What you'll need

• Ability to prioritize and balance tasks, issues and concerns across self, team and clients.
• Experience developing, leading and managing system programming projects.
• Good communication skills for working with internal colleagues and external clients.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Able to multi-task and work under short deadlines and high pressure.
• Strong analytical, problem resolution and root cause analysis skills.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

Nice to have

• 5+ years of mainframe networking experience.
• Overall mainframe systems experience.

Benefits listed by Ensono

• Unlimited paid days off
• Three health plan options
• 401(k) with company match
• Dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts
• Family forming benefit including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement
• Paid childbearing and paternal leave
• Education reimbursement, student loan assistance or 529 college funding
• Sabbatical leave
• Wellness program
• Flexible work schedule
• Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance
• Equity grant under the Associate Equity Appreciation Program

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