We are seeking a Senior Infrastructure Integration Specialist to serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for high-availability mainframe network maintenance and hardware/software currency activities. This role is focused on sustaining daily operations, planning for modern processor configurations, and managing the networking lifecycle from installation to decommissioning. You will bridge the gap between legacy infrastructure and modernization activities, ensuring robust connectivity from primary data centers to disaster recovery co-location sites.
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Pay Rate: $481.47- $518.29/Diem
Advantages
- Lead the integration of automation into legacy environments, bridging the gap between traditional networking and modern practices.
- Support the networking foundation for core enterprise applications, ensuring 24/7 reliability and disaster recovery readiness.
- Contribute to the design and configuration of next-generation mainframe processors and co-location strategies.
- Secure a long-term contract within a structured environment that prioritizes technical documentation and rigorous SLA adherence.
Responsibilities
- Sustain day-to-day operations of the mainframe network environment. Manage daily operational changes, incident resolution, and problem management.
- Plan, configure, and support the installation of new mainframe hardware platforms and modern processors.
- Configure and maintain core protocols including TCP/IP, VTAM, NNM, and TN3270. Ensure secure communications by implementing AT-TLS (Application Transparent Transport Layer Security) between clients, servers, and the mainframe.
- Provide end-to-end support for migrating mainframe networking components and decommissioning legacy network applications and hardware.
- Produce detailed Methods of Procedure (MOPs) for all changes. Acquire network captures, analyze data, and document root cause analysis (RCA).
- Build new infrastructure utilizing automation according to design criteria. Integrate critical services such as identity management, logging, and monitoring.
- Provide on-call/standby support as required. Maintain Service Level Agreement (SLA) metrics and perform comprehensive knowledge transfer to internal teams.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated knowledge and operational support experience with Mainframe Networks in large-scale, enterprise environments.
- Deep technical experience with TCP/IP, VTAM, NNM, NDM (Connect:Direct), and specialized printing/delivery software.
- Practical experience implementing encryption layers for secure mainframe-to-client communications.
- Proven track record in mainframe hardware refresh projects and modernization activities.
- Ability to utilize network diagnostic tools to articulate and document root cause through packet captures.
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to negotiate processes and document technical intelligence for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Summary
If you are a Mainframe Networking SME who excels at solving complex connectivity challenges and thrives on leading hardware refresh initiatives in a high-stakes environment, we encourage you to apply today!
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.
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We are seeking a Senior Infrastructure Integration Specialist to serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for high-availability mainframe network maintenance and hardware/software currency activities. This role is focused on sustaining daily operations, planning for modern processor configurations, and managing the networking lifecycle from installation to decommissioning. You will bridge the gap between legacy infrastructure and modernization activities, ensuring robust connectivity from primary data centers to disaster recovery co-location sites.
Pay Rate: $481.47- $518.29/Diem
Advantages
- Lead the integration of automation into legacy environments, bridging the gap between traditional networking and modern practices.
- Support the networking foundation for core enterprise applications, ensuring 24/7 reliability and disaster recovery readiness.
- Contribute to the design and configuration of next-generation mainframe processors and co-location strategies.
- Secure a long-term contract within a structured environment that prioritizes technical documentation and rigorous SLA adherence.
Responsibilities
...
- Sustain day-to-day operations of the mainframe network environment. Manage daily operational changes, incident resolution, and problem management.
- Plan, configure, and support the installation of new mainframe hardware platforms and modern processors.
- Configure and maintain core protocols including TCP/IP, VTAM, NNM, and TN3270. Ensure secure communications by implementing AT-TLS (Application Transparent Transport Layer Security) between clients, servers, and the mainframe.
- Provide end-to-end support for migrating mainframe networking components and decommissioning legacy network applications and hardware.
- Produce detailed Methods of Procedure (MOPs) for all changes. Acquire network captures, analyze data, and document root cause analysis (RCA).
- Build new infrastructure utilizing automation according to design criteria. Integrate critical services such as identity management, logging, and monitoring.
- Provide on-call/standby support as required. Maintain Service Level Agreement (SLA) metrics and perform comprehensive knowledge transfer to internal teams.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated knowledge and operational support experience with Mainframe Networks in large-scale, enterprise environments.
- Deep technical experience with TCP/IP, VTAM, NNM, NDM (Connect:Direct), and specialized printing/delivery software.
- Practical experience implementing encryption layers for secure mainframe-to-client communications.
- Proven track record in mainframe hardware refresh projects and modernization activities.
- Ability to utilize network diagnostic tools to articulate and document root cause through packet captures.
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to negotiate processes and document technical intelligence for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Summary
If you are a Mainframe Networking SME who excels at solving complex connectivity challenges and thrives on leading hardware refresh initiatives in a high-stakes environment, we encourage you to apply today!
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.
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