MF Network Consultant

Architect and deploy mainframe network systems including VTAM, TCP/IP, and SNA configurations. Analyze traffic, latency, and throughput using tools like OMEGAMON and RMF. Diagnose connectivity issues, protocol mismatches, and hardware faults. Work with system programmers, DBAs, and application teams to ensure seamless integration. | | Proficiency Level | Tools / Technologies ---|---|---|--- Mainframe Networking | VTAM, TCP/IP, SNA, IP routing | Advanced | z/OS Comm Server, NetView, IPCS Protocol Management | FTP, Telnet, SSL/TLS, SNMP | Advanced | Wireshark, Netstat, Ping Performance Monitoring | Traffic analysis, throughput optimization | Competent | RMF, OMEGAMON, SNMP Security & Access Control | RACF, AT-TLS, IDS/IPS | Advanced | RACF, SAF, Top Secret Disaster Recovery | Failover planning, backup strategies | Competent | DFSMShsm, HSM, GDGs Hardware Connectivity | Channel subsystem, OSA-Express, HiperSockets | Competent | ESCON, FICON, CCW Virtualization | VLANs, VPNs, SD-WAN | Competent | z/VM, z/OS Connect Troubleshooting | Root cause analysis, protocol diagnostics | Advanced | IPCS, SYSLOG, Abend-AID Documentation | SOPs, network diagrams | Competent | Visio, Confluence, SharePoint Integration | Middleware, cross-platform connectivity | Competent | APIs, DB2, IMS