Industry Consulting Snr. Consultant

Location: New York, Remote (US-NY), United States. Role is based at our Sheffield or Wakefield datacentres with flexibility to work from home part of the week.

About the role

In this role, you will join a team of technical professionals supporting a large-scale z/OS systems platform. This position requires an experienced systems programmer with at least 3 years of experience supporting the z/OS Mainframe Network environment. Responsibilities include configuring and maintaining the integrity and data/IP security of the Mainframe's host communication subsystems and associated program products.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a multi-functional team supporting IBM mainframe networks and transmissions products and infrastructure.
• Participate in a support rota providing 24x7 cover.
• Perform TCPIP Port Reserves (Additions, Deletions, Changes).
• Perform VTAM updates (Additions, Deletions, Changes).
• Manage OSA Adapters in a complex mainframe environment.
• Perform VTAM PU/LU updates (Additions, Deletions, Changes) including Enterprise Extenders (EE).
• Implement AT-TLS rules (digital certificate management).
• Configure and manage IPSEC policies (permit/deny rules, VPN-ipsec tunnels).
• Trace, debug, and error analysis.
• Communicate regularly with technical, applications, and operational staff to ensure network connectivity and security (may involve some after-hours and weekend work).

Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience working as a z/OS Systems Specialist in the IT industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in administering file transmissions products such as Connect:Direct and FTP, or alternatively good experience as a user of these products.
• Knowledge of z/OS and z/OS utilities.
• Understanding of z/OS networking services, structure, and related software and protocols.
• Understanding of network security disciplines (IPSec, TLS/SSL, certificates, etc.) and how they relate to file transmission.
• Experience of problem management from initial diagnosis through to resolution.
• Understanding of the Change Management process.
• Ability to customize and manage secure SNA and TCP/IP networks under z/OS.
• Knowledge of mainframe network management tools, e.g., NetMaster, and multi-session manager products such as TUBES and Supersession.
• Experience of managing mainframe printing products.
• General z/OS systems programming experience.
• Knowledge of System z hardware including the OSA-Express network cards.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication, teamwork, and negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with Cisco Network Solutions.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure.
• Good organizational skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and customers.
• Business awareness and understanding of business requirements of IT.
• Willingness to keep up to date with developments in new technology.
• Understanding of information legislation, such as the Data Protection Act.

Pay

The starting pay range for this role is $125,000-$156,000. Actual compensation will depend on relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution.
• Flexible spending or health savings account.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Employee assistance program.
• Participation in a 401k program with company match.
• Additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.