[Remote] Mainframe Network Systems Engineer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Bayforce is seeking a Mainframe Networking Systems Engineer responsible for the design and support of mainframe networking infrastructure. The role ensures secure and compliant network connectivity for critical banking applications and collaborates with various teams to maintain high availability.
Responsibilities
- Design, implementation, administration, and support of IBM z/OS mainframe networking infrastructure that supports critical banking applications, payment systems, customer account processing, regulatory reporting, and other high-availability financial services
- Serve as a senior technical expert for mainframe communications, ensuring secure, resilient, and compliant network connectivity across enterprise, partner, and external financial networks
- Work closely with infrastructure, cybersecurity, application development, and operations teams to maintain a highly available environment that meets banking industry security, audit, compliance, and business continuity requirements
Skills
- 5-7 years of hands-on experience in mainframe systems programming on the z/OS platform
- Expert-level knowledge of z/OS Communication Server, including VTAM, TCP/IP, FTP, SFTP, TLS/AT-TLS, OSA-Express, TN3270 Services, DNS, Enterprise Extender, and Connect: Direct (NDM)
- In-depth knowledge of SMP/E & z/OSMF for software installation and maintenance
- Fluency in JCL, REXX, and CLIST among others
- Analytical skills: Proven analytical and problem-solving skills for diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Preference local to Buffalo, NY OR Philadelphia, PA area
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