Job Description

Role: Network Admin

Location: Remote in the UK

Mode: Remote

Type: Contract

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Responsibilities:

Configuration and administration of IBM z/OS mainframe network software.

Configuration and administration of network related 3rd party system software.

Provision of technical support for Mainframe Networking issues during the normal working day and out of hours on call support.

Act as a Mainframe Networking resource for internal and external projects.

Monitor the performance of mainframe networking components and instigate remedial action.

Production of clear technical documentation as appropriate

Compliance with all local, regional, global and regulatory policies, processes, and procedures.

Requirements:

Experienced technician with basic skills in most and more advanced skills in some of the following:

o TCP/IP and associated products/protocols

o SNA, VTAM, APPN/Enterprise Extender

o Connect Direct and other file transfer products

o Session Management products eg. TPX, Teleview, CL/Supersession

o Network Management products eg, NETVIEW, Netmaster/TCP/IP

o 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 some 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.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: 300.00-350.00 per day

Experience:

TCP/IP: 5 years (required) SNA, VTAM, APPN/Enterprise Extender: 3 years (required) TPX, Teleview: 2 years (required) Configuration and administration of IBM z/OS mainframe : 3 years (required) * Mainframe Networking : 5 years (required)