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Z Network Consultant

Gibbs Hybrid
Posted 13 hours ago, valid for a day
Location

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH105BP, Scotland

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Gibbs Consulting is seeking a Z Network Consultant for a 6-month contract role located in Edinburgh, Yorkshire, or Manchester with a hybrid work model.
  • The role requires extensive experience in z/OS and z/VM Networking, as well as hands-on experience with various session management tools.
  • Candidates should have a strong technical background and proven troubleshooting skills in complex IT environments, ideally within the banking sector.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, although the specific amount is not mentioned in the job description.
  • Applicants should have significant experience in mainframe engineering, with a preference for those with banking or financial services experience.

Contract Role - Z Network Consultant - Edinburgh/Yorkshire/Manchester/Hybrid - 06 Months Initial

Gibbs Consulting is currently seeking a skilled Z Network Consultant to be a part of the Mainframe Networks Team within z Mainframe Services in a hands-on capacity. In this role, you will be responsible for configuring and maintaining products and services in alignment with organizational standards, policies, and agreed service levels. You will also contribute to project execution within the team's scope, which includes providing 24/7 operational support. Additionally, you will offer technical expertise, troubleshooting incidents and resolving system and process issues in complex environments while applying site reliability engineering (SRE) principles.

Role Overview:• Job Title: Z Network Consultant• Location: Edinburgh/Yorkshire/Manchester/Hybrid (2 days per week onsite)• Contract Type: Contract• Duration: 06 months initially• Sector: Banking

• Mainframe Engineer experience with a strong technical background.• Extensive expertise in z/OS and z/VM Networking, including Communication Server, SNA, and TCP/IP.• Proficiency in z/OS, z/VM, USS, SDSF, and JCL.• Hands-on experience with session management tools such as TPX, CL/Supersession, and NC-Access.• Familiarity with network management solutions, particularly NETVIEW.• Proven ability to troubleshoot and diagnose critical online systems efficiently.• Self-motivated team player with a strong commitment to delivery excellence, willing to work flexible hours, including unsociable shifts when required.• Extensive experience in complex IT environments, demonstrating adaptability and resilience in fast-paced settings.• Strong commercial acumen with excellent collaboration skills, including experience working with third-party vendors.• Banking or financial services experience is preferred.

Please feel free to contact myself - Daisy Nguyen at Gibbs Consulting for a confidential chat to know more details about the role.

Please also note: Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.

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