z/OS Systems Programmer Communication Server - Noor Staffing Group
Los Angeles, CA
About the Job
Direct Hire
100% Remote - candidates must be located within the United States.
Not able to support candidates that require sponsorship at this time.
As a Senior z/OS Systems Programmer specializing in Communication Server, you will be responsible for maintaining and optimizing our mainframe network infrastructure. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability, security, and efficiency of our z/OS communication environment, including VTAM, TCP/IP, SNA, Sysplex, and related technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and administer z/OS Communication Server components, including VTAM, TCP/IP, SNA, Parallel Sysplex, Sysplex Distributor, and z/OS Cryptographic Services.
- Configure and maintain communication protocols such as VTAM, TCP/IP, and SNA to optimize network performance and reliability.
- Implement and support secure communication protocols including AT-TLS (z/OS Policy Agent-ATTLS), SSL, SFTP, FTPS, and Connect Direct.
- Manage and troubleshoot HTTP server environments (Apache) and develop/customize Apache modules as needed.
- Collaborate with application teams to integrate z/OS Communication Server technologies with z/OS WebSphere Servers and other middleware solutions.
- Develop and maintain JCL, REXX, and Java scripts for automation and customization purposes.
- Utilize z/OS Unix System Services for integrating mainframe applications with distributed environments.
- Monitor system performance and implement tuning strategies to optimize network throughput and response times.
- Provide expertise and support in mainframe networking technologies and assist in capacity planning and disaster recovery planning.
- Stay current with industry trends and advancements in mainframe communication technologies to recommend and implement best practices.
Requirements:
- Minimum 4+ years of experience as a z/OS Systems Programmer with a specialization in Communication Server technologies.
- Proficiency in VTAM, TCP/IP, SNA, Parallel Sysplex, Sysplex Distributor, z/OS Cryptographic Services, and related mainframe networking technologies.
- Hands-on experience with z/OS Communication Server components including AT-TLS, SFTP, FTPS, Connect Direct, and HTTP Server (Apache).
- Strong programming skills in JCL, REXX, and Java with the ability to develop and customize scripts for automation and system customization.
- Experience with z/OS Unix System Services and integration with distributed environments.
- Excellent knowledge and use of z/OS components with detailed knowledge of supporting hardware.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex network issues in a mainframe environment.
- Strong leadership, time management and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Eager to build professional relationships with staff and clients.
- Ability to work unsupervised and independently seek out and interact with colleagues and outside vendors.
- Ability to understand & facilitate decision-making on key issues concerning a project.
- Capability to shuffle priorities in response to a changing workload.
- Flexibility to keep up with changing technology.
Source : Noor Staffing Group