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Job Description

Primary Title: Mainframe Network Administrator

About The Opportunity

A role in Enterprise IT Infrastructure & Mainframe Operations supporting mission-critical, transaction-heavy systems across banking, insurance, and large-scale enterprise environments. We operate robust z Systems environments where high availability, secure networking, and rapid incident response are paramount. This is an on-site position in India focused on hands-on mainframe network engineering and operations.Role & Responsibilities
  • Manage and maintain mainframe network stack (VTAM, TCP/IP for z/OS, NCP) to ensure continuous, low-latency connectivity for back-end transaction processing.
  • Configure and troubleshoot OSA/HiperSockets interfaces and channel-to-channel link (CTC) connectivity; perform firmware/driver upgrades as required.
  • Monitor network health using IBM NetView and related monitoring tools; respond to alerts, perform RCA, and document resolution steps to reduce MTTR.
  • Implement and test network changes in collaboration with systems, storage, and security teams—coordinate maintenance windows and change control activities.
  • Support capacity planning, network performance tuning, and optimization for high-throughput workloads and large TPS peaks.
  • Develop runbooks, standard operating procedures, and automation scripts to streamline repetitive tasks and improve operational reliability.

Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have (technical skills)

  • VTAM
  • TCP/IP for z/OS
  • IBM Communications Server
  • NCP
  • HiperSockets
  • IBM NetView forz/OS

Preferred

  • Experience with OSA-Express hardware configuration and troubleshooting
  • Familiarity with z/OSMF or automation frameworks for mainframe network management
  • Exposure to SNA-to-IP migration strategies and 3270/TN3270 network setups

Qualifications

  • Proven track record in on-site mainframe network administration within enterprise environments.
  • Hands-on incident and change management experience in 24x7 operations centers; ability to work shift patterns as required.
  • Relevant vendor certifications (e.g., IBM z Systems networking courses) are a plus.
Benefits & Culture Highlights
  • Work on mission-critical z Systems infrastructure with opportunities to upskill on advanced mainframe networking technologies.
  • Structured knowledge transfer, documentation-first culture, and clear escalation paths within a collaborative operations team.
  • On-site role offering direct access to hardware and cross-functional teams for faster decision-making and hands-on learning.

How To Apply

If you are an experienced mainframe network practitioner who thrives in high-availability, transaction-critical environments and can work on-site in India, apply with an updated CV highlighting z/OS networking projects, incident ownership, and tools used.Skills: mainframe network admin,z/os,mainframe,vtam,ncp

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