Mainframe Network

Mainframe Network

• Installation, upgrade and maintenance of VTAM, TCPIP, OSA and related products
• Sound knowledge in SMPE
• Interface with operations, logs and automation jobs.
• Good knowledge of related software and tools.
• Good experience with software maintenance.
• Experience in backup and recovery processes for subsystems.
• Knowledge in resource definition, security and other administration tasks.
• Strong Networking knowledge, skills in Printers configuration, FTP, SMTP, SNMP configurations.
• Experienced technician with basic skills in most and more advanced skills in some of the following:
• TCP/IP and associated products/protocols
• SNA, VTAM, APPN/Enterprise Extender
• Connect Direct and other file transfer products
• Session Management products eg. TPX, Teleview, CL/Supersession
• Network Management products eg. NETVIEW, Netmaster/TCPIP
• Print server products eg. VPS
• Must be a self-starter, but also a completer/finisher who ensures that tasks/projects are fully completed with the necessary updates to documentation.
• Well organized and able to keep a number of activities in progress in parallel, balancing priorities as necessary, in particular between support and project work.
• Ability to communicate clearly at all levels while working either individually or as a team player is essential.
• Strong English language skills are a requirement for this role.
• GDPS Setup and Configuration
• Proficient in REXX coding