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Job DescriptionResponsibilities
Administer, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot IBM z/OS Communications Server, including VTAM, TCP/IP, and TN3270 environments.
Support and optimize GDPS network infrastructure across multi-datacenter and disaster recovery environments to ensure high availability and resiliency.
Manage and maintain TPX Session Manager environments, including configuration, performance tuning, and user support.
Install, configure, upgrade, and support Connect:Direct and other enterprise file transfer solutions.
Implement and troubleshoot secure file transfer technologies including FTP, SFTP, FTPS, and FTP-AT/TLS.
Monitor, analyze, and resolve complex mainframe networking issues involving multiple protocols, connectivity layers, and distributed platforms.
Participate in the design and management of IP addressing, network architecture, and mainframe integration with enterprise infrastructure.
Support software implementation, maintenance, and upgrades using SMP/E, adhering to change management and configuration standards.
Provide production support through participation in an on-call rotation, including weekend maintenance and scheduled change windows.
Develop, document, and continuously improve operational procedures, standards, and best practices for mainframe network services.
Basic Qualifications
-Associate's degree or equivalent work experience
-At least 7 years experience with managing day-to-day delivery of satisfactory network services to clients.
-At least 7 years experience within a total Information Technology (IT) environment.
Preferred Skills/Experience
Strong expertise in IBM z/OS Communications Server, including VTAM, TCP/IP, TN3270, Enterprise Extender, and network performance tuning.
Experience supporting GDPS (Geographically Dispersed Parallel Sysplex) environments and disaster recovery network configurations.
Proven administration experience with TPX Session Manager in large-scale enterprise environments.
Hands-on experience with Connect:Direct, file transfer automation, and managed file transfer solutions.
Knowledge of secure data transmission technologies including FTP-AT/TLS, SFTP, SSL/TLS, and network encryption protocols.
Experience using SMP/E for software installation, maintenance, upgrades, and vendor product deployment.
Strong understanding of mainframe networking, IP addressing, routing, DNS, and network architecture design.
Knowledge of network security, internet security controls, contingency planning, and disaster recovery processes.
Experience with network monitoring, performance analysis, troubleshooting tools, and root-cause investigation across enterprise environments.
Ability to evaluate new technologies, vendors, and infrastructure solutions while ensuring compliance with IT standards, configuration management, and operational governance.
Location expectations
This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.
If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.
Benefits:
Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:
Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
Basic term and optional term life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Pregnancy disability and parental leave
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
Adoption assistance
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law
Review our full benefits available by employment status here.
U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.
E-Verify
U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $119,765.00 - $140,900.00U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.
Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.
Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.
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