Mainframe
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The Role
As a Mainframe Network Specialist, you will configure, monitor, and support enterprise network environments to ensure secure, reliable connectivity for critical business applications. You will focus on maintaining network availability and optimal latency across mainframe and specialized platforms, including z/OS, Tandem, and Unisys, with particular emphasis on VTAM and mainframe network protocols.
In this role, you will proactively monitor network performance, troubleshoot connectivity and latency issues, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement network changes and upgrades. You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring adherence to enterprise security and compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain network availability and monitor latency for mainframe and specialized platform environments.
- Configure, support, and troubleshoot mainframe network protocols, including VTAM, on z/OS platforms.
- Analyze and resolve network connectivity and performance issues, ensuring minimal business impact.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement network changes, upgrades, and best practices.
- Document network configurations and maintain security, audit, and compliance standards.
Who You Are
You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.
Required Skills & Experience
- 5+ years of hands‑on experience in mainframe network support or administration, including exposure to z/OS, VTAM environments.
- Proficiency in configuring and monitoring mainframe network protocols (e.g., VTAM).
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
- Understanding network security principles and enterprise compliance requirements.
- Familiarity with network monitoring tools and incident management processes.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
- Intermediate English proficiency, required for technical documentation, communication with global teams, and incident reporting.
- Experience working in largescale or regulated enterprise environments.
- Knowledge of ITIL‑based incidents and changing management processes.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating across infrastructure, operations, and application teams.
What You Can Expect
Your career with us isn’t just a job—it’s an adventure with purpose. We offer a dynamic, hybrid-friendly culture that supports your well-being and empowers you to grow. Our Be Well programs are thoughtfully designed to support your financial, mental, physical, and social health—because we know that when you feel your best, you do your best.
From your very first day, you’ll dive into impactful work that powers the systems our customers rely on every day. You won’t just contribute—you’ll make a difference, tackling meaningful projects that sharpen your skills and fuel your growth.
We’re here to champion your journey. With powerful tools to chart your career path, personalized development goals aligned with your ambitions, and continuous feedback to keep you inspired and on track, you’ll have everything you need to thrive and evolve. You’ll develop in-demand skills to grow your career and achieve your ambitions with access to cutting-edge learning opportunities—from certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon to coaching and hands-on experiences. And through it all, you’ll be part of a culture that values empathy, restless learning, and a devotion to shared success.
We want you to thrive here—and we’re committed to helping you do just that. Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape what’s next.
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