Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer (z/OS-Network)

Fiserv

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Saint Paul, MN Posted 43 days ago $109,000–$152,000 / year
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TL;DR

As a Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer on the z/OS-Network team, you will play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing the stability of our mainframe environment by installing, configuring, and troubleshooting TCP/IP, VTAM Unix System Services, and other z/OS components. Your daily tasks include managing Connect:Direct (NDM), MSM, InterTest Batch using SMP/E, designing REXX utilities to streamline processes, and supporting a redundant TCPIP network with Dynamic VIPA and Sysplex Distributor. You will also handle secure data transmissions, troubleshoot started task abends, apply ciphers, and resolve network connection issues utilizing packet traces. This role requires extensive experience with z/OS mainframe communications, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, JCL, UNIX Shell, IBM system utilities, and network monitoring tools, along with familiarity in 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 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.

What we're looking for

  • 9+ years of z/OS mainframe communications experience
  • 7+ years each in TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and core networking protocols with hands-on Cisco skills
  • 7+ years configuring secure data transmissions with firewalls and VPNs
  • Expertise in JCL, UNIX Shell, IBM system utilities, and network monitoring tools
  • Experience supporting redundant TCPIP networks for Parallel Sysplex environments
  • Troubleshooting and diagnosing network issues using packet traces and IPCS
  • Familiarity with cloud networking in hybrid cloud environments integrated with Z

Market check

Salary context

This $109,000–$152,000 range sits above 7% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$117,000–$207,650

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$140,075–$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 87 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $110,000–$186,000 across 58 roles with salary data.

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