Mainframe Network Systems Programmer

At U.S. Bank, we're passionate about helping customers and the communities where we live and work. The fifth-largest bank in the United States, we’re one of the country's most respected, innovative and successful financial institutions. U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Job Description z/OS Network Systems Programmer: Candidate would share responsibility for the analysis, development, modification, installation, testing, and maintenance of mainframe z/OS software. You must possess a strong understanding of z/OS systems programming (3-5 plus years), Evaluate vendor supplied software and make recommendations to IT leadership. Installs, modifies, documents and diagnosis vendor supplied software. Responsibilities and deliverables for role: Mainframe Network System programmer responsible for configuration, tuning, and troubleshooting of VTAM and TCPIP. Maintain and support TPX session manager environment. Responsibilities also include installation and support of Connect:Direct. Ability to set up and troubleshoot native file transfer products such as FTP, SFTP. Serve in an on-call rotation with the rest of the team members that will require working on some weekends during maintenance change windows. Participate in the support and implementation of zSeries Communication Server (VTAM and TCPIP). Become involved with IP address design and integrate the zSeries mainframe with multiple platforms. Participate in the support and implementation of individual software products used for printing and file transfer. Follow standardized guidelines and procedures, as well as help improve on these guidelines as to simplify their future functionality. Requirements Minimal 3 -5 years experience configuring and troubleshooting zSeries Communication Services VTAM, TCPIP, TN3270. 3 – 5 years of TPX administrator experience. 3 - 5 years of experience serving in a mainframe tech support role, preferably as a mainframe network tech support person. Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting mainframe network problems using multiple communications protocols. Good verbal and written communication skills. Desired requirements Familiarity with Connect:Direct TPX administrator experience. Experience with FTP-ATTLS (FTP using application transparent TLS) Experience using SMPE to install software products. Data networks Hardware Infrastructure System software infrastructure IT standards, procedures, policy Configuration management Subject matter expert in: Network operations Contingency and disaster recovery Product and vendor evaluation Network architecture Technical troubleshooting IT environment If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants. Benefits: Take care of yourself and your family with U.S. Bank employee benefits. We know that healthy employees are happy employees, and we believe that work/life balance should be easy to achieve. That's why we share the cost of benefits and offer a variety of programs, resources and support you need to bring your full self to work and stay present and committed to the people who matter most - your family. Learn all about U.S. Bank employee benefits, including tuition reimbursement, retirement plans and more, by visiting careers.usbank.com. EEO is the Law Applicants can learn more about the company’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal EEO is the Law poster. E-Verify U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program. Due to legal requirements, U.S. Bank requires that the successful candidate hired for some positions be fully-vaccinated for COVID-19, absent being granted an accommodation due to a medical condition, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief or other legally required exemption. For these positions, as part of the conditional offer of employment, the successful candidate will be asked to provide proof of vaccination or approval for an accommodation or exemption upon hire.