SR SYSTEMS ENGINEER – MAINFRAME NETWORK ENGINEER | REMOTE
ARC Group has an immediate opportunity for a Sr Mainframe Network Engineer! This is starting out as a contract position running through May 2027 with potential extend longer or convert to FTE. This position is 100% remote! This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-respected organization offering tremendous career growth potential.
At ARC Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that diverse perspectives lead to better innovation and problem-solving. As an organization, we embrace diversity in all its forms and encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.
100% REMOTE!Candidates must currently have PERMANENT US work authorization. Sorry, but we are not considering any candidates from outside companies for this position (no C2C, 3
rd party / brokering).
Description
Senior IT Systems Engineers are responsible for monitoring, installation, configuration, administration, troubleshooting and maintenance of technology solutions. Senior IT Systems Engineer's provide technical support and troubleshoot problems and perform scripting/programming to ensure stable and efficient operation of technology solutions. Senior IT Systems Engineers drive and implement automation enhancements and process improvement efforts, are assigned to multiple complex systems/applications. They lead initiatives, oversee work results, provide training and serve as a technical resource for other Systems Engineers.
Essential functions:
• Performs installation, monitoring, testing, configuration, migration, maintenance and troubleshooting of assigned technology
• Manages system/application environment and ongoing operations
• Ensures that the technologies are updated with current, stable, and compliant architecture and applications that meet enterprise standards
• Researches, designs, implements and tests technology solutions
• Proactively monitors and reports performance and utilization of assigned technologies
• Troubleshoots software and/or hardware issues/failures
• Resolves alerts and performs remediation activities
• Manages problem or escalated tickets and tasks and out of cycle requests from systems/software owners
• Collects and presents data for reporting and planning
• Assists with developing tactical strategies, processes and procedures related to systems/application administration
• Determines migration and upgrade impacts and diagnose/resolve complex technology/application errors
• Collaborates with IT and business area partners on work groups and initiatives
• Determines best course of action for meeting business needs
• May provide input into infrastructure architecture designs
• Writes programming/scripting
• May participate in Disaster Recovery planning and exercises
• Ensures execution and alignment to architectural standards and blueprints.
• May contribute input to infrastructure architecture
• Performs on-call activities as needed for the environment and technologies
Requirements:
• Extensive working knowledge of multiple technologies and their interfaces and integration
• Competent working in one or more environments highly integrated with an operating system.
• Extensive experience implementing and administering/managing technical solutions in major, large-scale system implementations
• Experience analyzing business requirements and translating them into technical solutions
• Experience using Agile methodology
Design, implement, troubleshoot, maintain, or utilize the following technologies:
z/OS Senior Systems Engineer:
z/OS 3.2 running on IBM z/16 CPC
IBM z/OS SNA/VTAM, Communications Server
IBM Policy Agent, SMP/E, CA TPX, Sysplex, JES2
AT-TLS, QOS, IPsec, IPS, OMPR (OSPF), IBM Connect:Direct (NDM)
Unix System Services (USS), OSA-ICC, TCP/IP, ICSF, SDSF
APPN network and class of service.
System programming skill with JCL, REXX.
Sysplex, Subplexing, HiperSockets
Update and maintain VTAM, OMPR routing, EE connections, SSH, TN3270, telnet, FTP, FTPS, CSSMTP, OSA adapter configuration, Policy Agent, Connect:Direct v6r2, ZEN Network Monitor, CA TPX, IBM z/OS Communication Server. All technologies required for high level, secure, reliable communication with the mainframe.
Required Experience:
5-8 years of related work experience or equivalent combination of transferable experience demonstrating proficiency and experience in design, implementation, monitoring and troubleshooting technology
Required Education:
Related Bachelor's degree in an IT related field or relevant work experience
Would you like to know more about our new opportunity? For immediate consideration, please send your resume directly to John Burke at
johnb@arcgonline.com
or apply online while viewing all of our open positions at
www.arcgonline.com.
ARC Group is a Forbes-ranked a top 20 recruiting and executive search firm working with clients nationwide to recruit the highest quality technical resources. We have achieved this by understanding both our candidate's and client's needs and goals and serving both with integrity and a shared desire to succeed. At ARC Group, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Position is offered with no fee to candidate.