Mainframe Network Engineer

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Mainframe Network Engineer for a Contract assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in Alpharetta, GA.

This role can be remote, supporting EST Business Hours.

Responsibilities :

Mainframe Network Engineering will be supporting a firmwide initiative to enable encryption for all data in transit.

Our focus will be on assessing all connections to and from the mainframe, enabling encryption, and supporting application adoption.

Partner with mainframe security team to identify and assist with certificates required for encryption enablement.

Candidate will also be expected to support production responsibilities of the network team, including : TCP / IP, VTAM, NDM / Connect : Direct, FTP, TPX and participate in on-call rotation.

Required Skills :

7+ years of relevant experience

Candidates will need to have experience with reporting and understanding zERT information. Coding and troubleshooting Policy Agent AT-TLS rules with zOSMF.

Strong understanding of data encryption (technology solutions, protocols, best practices, etc.) and security concepts specific to mainframe.

Ability to program in TSO / REXX or SAS for SMF record analysis.

IBM z / OS TCP / IP configuration and customization.

IBM TSO and basic z / OS utilities.

IBM z / OS platform and software, including operation, customization and problem determination.

Self-motivated individual capable of working independently with limited oversight

Good project planning, organization, documentation, time management skills and ability to multi-task

MS Office business application experience (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills

Must be a team player and foster a team first environment and culture

Preferred Skills :

Familiarity with CA / NetMaster, NDM / Connect : Direct, TPX and JIRA a plus.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission : to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach.

Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it.

You'll join a diverse team built on these core values : customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do.

Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status.

We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities.

Please visit our company to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.