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Mainframe Network Systems Programmer
@ Tech Talent International
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Software International is hiring a Mainframe Network Systems Programmer on a 12-month renewable remote contract in Canada, paying $75 to $95 per hour plus C2C depending on experience. The role supports a global z/OS host network team, handling complex problem-solving, network configuration, upgrades, disaster recovery and security compliance.
Pay:
$75–$95 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Resolve complex problems on zOS host networks
- Plan and recommend hardware and software changes
- Configure IBM and ISV mainframe network software
- Support upgrades, testing and disaster recovery
- Serve as escalation point for the global team
Requirements summary:
- At least 5 years of z/OS system support and host network experience
- Skills in VTAM, TCP/IP and network security
- Experience with two or more file transfer products
- Strong diagnostic skills with logs and traces
- Ability to train junior team members
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- 2026-10-11
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | IT |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Home |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
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Tech Talent International
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Tech Talent International (TTI) is a recruitment firm from Toronto Canada. We work with clients from F1000 to startups.
Full company description
Tech Talent International is boutique recruitment firm based out of the Toronto Canada. We are provide contract and permanent staffing services to a variety of clients ranging from F1000s to startups across Canada/US and the world.
- LinkedIn followers
- 1,738
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1
- Reported office locations
- 1661 Morris Avenue, Ennismore, ON K0L1T0, CA
- Other recorded names
- Tech Talent International
- Specialties
- recruitment
- contract staffing
- permanent staffing
- RPO
- background checks
- pre-employment screening
- staffing
- technical recruitment
- telecom recruitment
- ICT recruitment
- and recruitment process outsourcing
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- Yes
Tech Talent International is boutique recruitment firm based out of the Toronto Canada. We are provide contract and permanent staffing services to a variety of clients ranging from F1000s to startups across Canada/US and the world.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 2-10 employees |
| Headquarters | Ennismore, ON |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2022 |
| Specialties | recruitmentcontract staffingpermanent staffingRPObackground checkspre-employment screeningstaffingtechnical recruitmenttelecom recruitmentICT recruitment |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 180 |
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Software International (SI) supplies technical talent to a variety of clients ranging from Fortune 100/500/1000 companies to small and mid-sized organizations in Canada/US. We currently have a 12 month renewable contract as a Mainframe Network Systems Programmer with our large global infrastructure client. This could be an indefinite contract or move into a permanent role.
Role: Mainframe Network Systems Programmer
Type: Contract
Duration: 12 months to start + possible extensions or move into a permanent role
Rate: $75 - $95/hr + C2C - depending on overall experience
Location: Remote, Canada
We are seeking a Mainframe Network Systems Programmer for a Host Network Support position. This role functions, in a global team providing services to a client with multi-protocol complex environments. The selected candidate will interact frequently with clients, vendors, and management to ensure high level of satisfaction. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Acting as a resource and point of escalation for global team members.
- Engaging in identifying, analyzing, and resolving complex problems on zOS host networks.
- Providing planning and recommendations for changes on hardware and software components for the zOS network.
- Utilizing z/OS Communications Server and other products perform configuration and customization of IBM and ISV mainframe network software.
- Supporting project management with implementation of network software upgrades, including testing and implementation with network service provider, application teams, and internal support teams.
- Disaster Recovery, planning and execution of tests, including client access to DR systems during production network service.
- Compliance and Security, ensure mainframe network environment complies with security rules agreed by Kyndryl and client.
- Performing level 3 problem solving and troubleshooting.
- Can act in a leadership role for the global team on global projects and participate on teams that impact the host network.
Required Professional and Technical Expertise:
- At least 5+ years' experience performing z/OS system support / programming, Host Network experience
- Demonstrable skills in z/OS Network Systems Programming in a multi-LPAR Sysplex environment: Communication Server VTAM : SNA, APPN, Enterprise Extender, Subarea routing, Log mode tables.
- Communication Server TCP/IP: OSA, OSPF, zOSMF, DVIPA, DDVIPA. Network Security: PAGENT, SSL/TLS, Configuration Assistant, SSH.
- Network Monitoring: (One or more) NetView, CA-NetMaster, OMEGAMON for Networks.
- File Transfer (Two or more): Connect:Direct, CA-XCOM, ftp(s), SFTP, NetView FTP, Co:Z, Tectia.
- Session managers (one or more): CA-TPX, CL-Supersession, NetView Access Services, Teleview, VTAM/Switch.
- Print products: CA-Spool, IBM Infoprint, VPS.
- Diagnostic skills are a must, including the ability to interpret job and task logs, syslogs, and traces.
- Ability to train and coach junior team members and build proficient network skills.
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects and accounts.
Preferred Professional and Technical Expertise:
- Experience with REXX, CList, or NCL scripting language is a plus.
- Experience with z/VM, RSCS, and Vswitch is a plus.
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