Mainframe Network Engineer - Hybrid

Genesis10 is currently seeking a Mainframe Network Engineer - Hybrid position with a Global Financial Institution located in Plano, TX, Charlotte, NC or Jersey City, NJ. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity.

This role involves engineering and operating network solutions that support mainframe TCP/IP and SNA/APPN-based system integrations. The ideal candidate will optimize high-availability connectivity for business-critical systems, lead the modernization of mainframe network architectures, and advance automation to enhance network reliability.

Responsibilities:

• Engineer and operate network solutions supporting mainframe TCP/IP and SNA/APPN-based system integrations
• Optimize high-availability connectivity for business-critical, high-velocity transactions and batch-processing systems
• Lead modernization of mainframe network architectures, including improvements in observability and telemetry
• Advance automation and AI-assisted operations to reduce manual effort, improve consistency, and enhance network reliability
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues across routing, switching, firewalls, load balancers, and mainframe network stacks
• Continuously improve network solutions to meet performance, capacity, resiliency, and cybersecurity compliance standards

Requirements:

• Experience supporting enterprise-scale networks with high availability and reliability requirements
• Strong foundational expertise in TCP/IP networking, including OSPF, EIGRP, and Layer 2 technologies such as VLANs and EtherChannel/Portchannel
• Strong understanding of packet trace analysis and multi-layer troubleshooting techniques
• Experience supporting SNA/APPN networking
• Working knowledge of switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPNs, certificates, TLS/SSL, and REST APIs
• Experience using IBM Netview and IBM Omegamon automation and performance tools
• Must be able to work a hybrid schedule with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite

Desired skills:

• Assembler and REXX programming skills

Pay range:$63.68 - $71.68 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.