Mainframe Networking Consultant Deliverable The Resource will act as a subject matter expert on a variety of Mainframe network maintenance and Mainframe hardware replacement and migration activities such as: Enabling and supporting the day to day operations of the Government of Ontario's Mainframe networks. Planning, configuring network components for the new Mainframe processor installation, support the complex migration of existing networks from KDC to GDC onto the new Mainframe, supporting the migration of existing GDC mainframe, consolidating 2 Mainframes onto the new Mainframe hardware platform and decommissioning of network software configurations and hardware as well as supporting the existing Applications hosted on the existing Mainframes. Key Responsibilities: Provide Operational Support for sustaining the day to day operations of Mainframe network. Plan, configure and support installation of new Mainframe hardware platform. Provide migration support for Mainframe networking components. Provide decommissioning support for Mainframe Network applications. Daily operational changes, Incident/problem management. Provide on call/standby support when required. Closure of tickets in a timely manner, Keeping clients/management up to date on ticket status. Must adhere to Service Level Agreement (SLA) metrics, device maintenance. Providing technical MoP for all changes. ability to provide acquire network captures and articulate/document capture and point or root cause. Ability to work on Mainframe Hardware Refresh Project activities along with all keep the lights on (KTLO) activities. Evaluation Breakdown: Technology Experience - 30% Parameters: TCP/IP, VTAM, NNM, NDM, AT-TLS between clients/servers/M.F., VPSPRINT, Deliver and TN3270. Daily operational changes, Incident/problem management. Closure of tickets in a timely manner, Keeping clients/management up to date on ticket status. Strong conceptual and practical understanding of Mainframe Networking - Building new infra structure with automation as per design criteria. Intake and incident resolution - Integration of services such as identity, logging and monitoring. Skills and knowledge transfer. Solution status on various project being worked on. Demonstration of leading projects and initiatives end to end (technical and non-technical). Knowledge/skills in Communications and Customer Service - 10% Experience of working with customers/key stakeholders and using communication skills to resolve operational issues, negotiate or document process related intelligence. Knowledge/skills in Analysis and Problem-Solving - 10% Ability to work on Mainframe hardware refresh Project Initivities along with all KTLO and modernization activitites. Daily usage of all local Mainframe Network Tools to provide proactive support (TCP/IP, NNM, NDM, VTAM, Netview). Knowledge with Mainframe Network in a support role - 20% Demonstrated knowledge and operational support experience with Mainframe Network in a large scale environment similar as the Government of Ontario. Must haves:  TCP/IP, VTAM, NNM, NDM, ATTLS between clients/servers/M.F., VPSPRINT, Deliver and TN3270. Daily operational changes, Incident/problem management., Deliver and TN3270. Daily operational changes, Incident/problem management. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $90.00 - $115.00/hr. Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Toronto,ON. À propos de TEKsystems: Nous sommes partenaires dans la transformation. Nous aidons les clients à activer des idées et des solutions afin de profiter d’un nouveau monde d’opportunités. Nous sommes une équipe solide de 80 000 personnes, nous travaillons avec plus de 6 000 clients, dont 80 % faisant partie du Fortune 500, partout en Amérique du Nord, en Europe et en Asie. En tant que chefs de file de l’industrie des services technologiques complets, des services aux talents et des applications du monde réel, nous travaillons avec des leaders progressistes pour favoriser le changement. C’est le pouvoir d’un vrai partenariat. TEKsystems est une société du groupe Allegis. About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.