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Mainframe Network Lead

On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added 1 month ago (last checked 19 Oct)

DXC Technology

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On-site, Madrid
Contract
Full-time
Hours
Rotating shifts
English
Required
Experience
8+ years

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of experience in Mainframe Network Systems Programming or Administration
  • Fluent English (written and spoken) is mandatory
  • Strong expertise in IBM z/OS Communications Server, TCP/IP, VTAM/SNA, APPN/HPR, and Enterprise Extender
  • Experience with network security technologies including AT-TLS, TLS certificates, IPsec, IP filtering, SSH, and secure file transfer protocols
  • Knowledge of VIPA/DVIPA, Sysplex Distributor, Parallel Sysplex networking, and high-availability environments
  • Hands-on experience with z/OS commands, TSO/ISPF, JCL, network diagnostics, monitoring, and performance tuning
  • Experience with disaster recovery, incident management, change management, and production support
  • Automation and scripting skills using REXX, CLIST, USS Shell, or similar tools

The role

The Mainframe Network System Programmer is a senior professional responsible for the administration, security, availability, and performance of network infrastructure within IBM z/OS environments. This role is critical to ensuring the connectivity and continuity of business-critical services, managing key technologies such as TCP/IP, VTAM/SNA, Communications Server, and high-availability solutions.

In this position, the successful candidate will install, configure, and maintain z/OS network software and services, optimize TCP/IP and VTAM/SNA environments, and ensure the security and resilience of enterprise-scale, mission-critical infrastructure. The role requires strong troubleshooting skills to resolve complex connectivity and performance issues, as well as active participation in migrations, infrastructure upgrades, and disaster recovery activities.

The ideal candidate is a highly specialized IBM Z/Mainframe networking expert with deep technical expertise combined with leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills. This individual will collaborate with cross-functional technical teams and vendors, provide technical leadership and mentoring, and participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation to support global operations. Fluency in English is essential for effective collaboration within international teams and global projects.

What you'll do

  • Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain z/OS network software and services
  • Manage and optimize TCP/IP and VTAM/SNA environments for performance and reliability
  • Ensure network security, resilience, and operational stability across mainframe environments
  • Troubleshoot complex connectivity and performance issues using z/OS diagnostics and monitoring tools
  • Support migrations, infrastructure upgrades, and disaster recovery activities
  • Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams and vendors on network infrastructure initiatives
  • Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior team members
  • Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation to support business-critical services
  • Implement and manage network security technologies including AT-TLS, TLS certificates, IPsec, and secure file transfer protocols
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts using REXX, CLIST, or USS Shell to streamline operations

About DXC

DXC helps global companies run their mission-critical systems and operations while modernizing IT, optimizing data architectures and ensuring security and scalability across public, private and hybrid clouds. The world's largest companies and public sector organizations trust DXC to deploy services to drive new levels of performance, competitiveness, and customer experience across their IT estates.

Our more than 125,000 people in 70-plus countries are entrusted by our customers to deliver transformative technologies to ensure the success, safety and well-being of businesses and people around the world. By combining strengths and expertise globally, we create solutions and deliver greater outcomes for customers across their entire IT estate. Learn more about how we deliver excellence for our customers and colleagues at DXC.com.

About the Team / Offering - Global Infrastructure Services - Infrastructure Services

DXC Global Infrastructure Services (GIS) manages and modernizes IT infrastructure for the world's largest enterprises through agentic, platform-led operations. We deliver cloud, security, workplace, infrastructure and business-process services that shift operations from reactive support to proactive, outcome-driven service delivery at scale, with human-in-the-loop governance.

DXC Infrastructure Services deliver agentic operations through DXC OASIS to manage large‑scale, mission‑critical environments. Autonomous, policy‑governed agents anticipate issues, optimize performance, and support remediation with human‑in‑the‑loop control, shifting operations from reactive support to pre‑emptive, resilient service delivery.

About DXC Technology

DXC Technology is a global IT services company formed in 2017 from the merger of CSC and the Enterprise Services business of Hewlett Packard Enterprise. With headquarters in Ashburn, Virginia, USA, DXC provides a broad range of technology solutions including cloud, cybersecurity, data analytics, and application services to clients across industries such as insurance, banking, and manufacturing. The company operates in over 70 countries and serves thousands of enterprise customers, positioning itself as a major player in the IT services sector.

In Spain, DXC has a significant presence with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, offering a wide range of roles from junior positions for recent graduates to senior technical and consulting roles. The company is known for its focus on digital transformation and modernization, particularly in the insurance and banking sectors. For international professionals, DXC Spain offers opportunities to work on large-scale projects with a global company, while being part of a diverse and multicultural team. The work culture emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and professional development, making it an attractive option for those looking to build a career in IT services in Spain.

Industry
IT Services
Founded
2017
Employees
100,000–150,000
Headquarters
Ashburn, USA
In Spain
Madrid
Website
dxc.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • DXC has a strong presence in Spain with offices in Madrid, offering a variety of roles from junior to senior levels.
  • The company provides opportunities to work on global projects with clients across multiple industries, including insurance and banking.
  • DXC offers a multicultural work environment, with teams collaborating across different countries and regions.
  • As a global IT services leader, DXC provides extensive training and professional development programs for employees.
  • Spain is a key hub for DXC's operations in Europe, with a focus on digital transformation and modernization projects.

In their own words

Additional information

DXC is an employer of choice with strong values, and fosters a culture of inclusion, belonging and corporate citizenship. We inspire and take care of our people. We work to create a culture of learning, diversity and inclusion and are dedicated to strong ethics and corporate citizenship. DXC is where brilliant people seize opportunities to advance their careers and amplify customer success.

Full-time hires are eligible to participate in the DXC benefit program. DXC offers a comprehensive, flexible, and competitive benefits program which includes, but is not limited to, health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; employee wellness; life and disability insurance; a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, paid time off.

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

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