Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer (z/OS-Network)

Fiserv

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Trenton, New Jersey · Albany, NY Posted 43 days ago $128,000–$216,000 / year
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TL;DR

As a Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer on the z/OS-Network team, you will manage TCP/IP, VTAM Unix System Services, and portions of z/OS, ensuring system stability through regular maintenance and proactive performance management. Your daily tasks include installing and maintaining Connect:Direct (NDM), MSM, InterTest Batch using SMP/E, designing REXX utilities to streamline processes, and supporting a redundant TCPIP network for a Parallel Sysplex with Dynamic VIPA and HiperSockets. You will also handle secure data transmissions, troubleshoot started task abends, apply ciphers and certificates, and resolve network connection issues. This role requires extensive experience in z/OS mainframe communications, TCP/IP configuration, UNIX Shell scripting, JCL, and network monitoring tools, along with familiarity with cloud networking and hybrid cloud environments. Ideal candidates have a background in the financial services industry or other highly regulated sectors.

Skills

zOS TCP/IP VTAM Unix_System_Services Connect:Direct MSM InterTest_Batch SMP/E REXX Dynamic_VIPA Sysplex_Distributor HiperSockets AT-TLS IPCS Ciphers JCL UNIX_Shell IBM_system_utilities network_monitoring_tools Cisco_routers_and_switches firewalls VPNs

What you'll do

  • Install and maintain Connect:Direct (NDM), MSM, and InterTest Batch.
  • Design and develop REXX utilities to streamline processes.
  • Support a redundant TCP/IP network for Parallel Sysplex environments.
  • Troubleshoot started task abends using IPCS tools.
  • Apply ciphers and manage license certificates securely.
  • Resolve network connection issues through packet trace analysis.
  • Participate in disaster recovery exercises and support audits.

What we're looking for

  • 9+ years of z/OS mainframe communications experience
  • Extensive hands-on experience with TCP/IP and core networking protocols
  • Proficient in configuring secure data transmissions, firewalls, and VPNs
  • Expertise in JCL, UNIX Shell, IBM system utilities, and network monitoring tools
  • Experience supporting redundant TCPIP networks for Parallel Sysplex environments

Market check

Salary context

This $128,000–$216,000 range sits above 51% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$117,000–$205,500

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$139,100–$193,562

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Fiserv

Fiserv is a global leader in financial services technology, providing core banking platforms, payment processing, digital banking, and merchant acquiring solutions to financial institutions and businesses. Industry: Financial Technology & Payments

Fiserv currently has 70 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $110,000–$186,000 across 47 roles with salary data.

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