Mainframe Network Admin

Mainframe Network AdminTrident Consulting is seeking a Mainframe Network Admin for one of our clients in Remote.Job Title: Mainframe Network AdminLocation: RemoteLength of Assignment: 1 year w/ extensionType: Contract (W2)Rate: $70/hrPosition Description: The Mainframe Network administrator will manage, support, and modernize the mainframe networking environment. The applicant will design, configure, and support mainframe network infrastructure including VTAM, NCP, SNA, and TCP/IP, and will troubleshoot session-level connectivity and session management functions using CA TPX, CL/SuperSession and related tools. Excellent communication skills are required; previous session management migration experience is a plus. The candidate will lead and execute the migration of session management and networking tools to updated or consolidated platforms, ensuring session continuity and minimal business disruption. Duties include configuring CA-TPX, CL/SuperSession for session routing, security, and user access; planning, testing, and implementing cutover and rollback strategies; coordinating timelines, dependencies, and risk mitigation with vendor teams and internal stakeholders; monitoring session performance pre/post-migration; and maintaining configuration and procedure documentation. The role also ensures security, audit, and regulatory compliance and provides L2/L3 support on an on-call rotation.Required Skills:8+ years hands-on mainframe networkingStrong expertise in SNA and TCP/IP protocolsCA TPX, CL/SuperSession configuration, administration, session routing and troubleshootingSession management tool and network software migrationSession continuity and cutover/rollback planningVTAM, NCP, Communications Server for z/OSTroubleshooting, documentation and stakeholder communicationAble to lead migrations end-to-end, including validationDesired Skills:z/OS and related mainframe operating environmentsHigh expertise in handling tools like CA TPX and CL/SupersessionMigrating to CL/SuperSession from other platformsNetwork security protocols and compliance frameworksAdditional or Advantageous Skills:BFSI, healthcare or large enterprise mainframe estatesVendor tool transition and vendor coordinationL2/L3 support and on-call rotation8+ years hands-on mainframe networkingStrong expertise in SNA and TCP/IP protocolsCA TPX, CL/SuperSession configuration, administration, session routing and troubleshootingVTAM, NCP, Communications Server for z/OSAble to lead migrations end-to-end, including validationz/OS and related mainframe operating environmentsHigh expertise in handling tools like CA TPX and CL/SupersessionMigrating to CL/SuperSession from other platformsAbout Trident:Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we've specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M+ candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success.Some of our recent awards include:Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San FranciscoRanked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServeReceived the TechServe Excellence awardConsistently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in AmericaRecognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority-Owned Businesses in 2022Sathees KumarLead RecruiterM: (925) View email address on click.appcast.io Bollinger Canyon Road San Ramon, CA Trident Consulting