Mainframe Automation Engineer

Job Title: Mainframe Automation Engineer
Location: Remote (USA)
Job Description
Systems Automation is a policy-based solution to optimize efficiency and availability of critical systems and applications. It is designed to reduce administrative and operational tasks; customization and programming effort for responding to system events. The migration will convert existing OPS/MVS rules and Rexxexecs.

Reports to: Team Lead Engineer/Delivery Manager
Purpose of the Job:
We are seeking experienced Senior Engineers to join our software maintenance and support team. As a Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for providing maintenance and support for OSP 10 and Rel 7.7 software products. Your expertise in Corgi, Pacemaker for RHEL HA, Python, git, ansible, and Jenkins/Groovy will be crucial in ensuring the stability and reliability of our software offerings. You will work closely with a team of engineers, reviewing published vulnerabilities, and providing support to customers who are using previous versions of our software products.
Performs research, design, implementation and support tasks as a member of Client's team. Works in accordance with project guidelines, quality standards and code conventions.
Main Tasks & Responsibilities.
Provide maintenance and support for OSP 10 and Rel 7.7 software products
Review and address published vulnerabilities, ensuring the software remains secure and resilient
Collaborate with a team of engineers to troubleshoot and resolve customer issues
Assist in backporting critical CVEs (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) to maintain software security
Work closely with kernel developers to address software issues and optimize performance
Maintain a thorough understanding of the software products and their functionality
Collaborate with internal teams to develop and implement software patches and updates
Contribute to the improvement of software maintenance processes and procedures
Stay up to date with industry trends and advancements to provide proactive support and recommendations
Ensures that assigned area/areas are delivered within set deadlines and required quality objectives.
Provides estimations, agrees task duration with the manager and contributes to project plan of assigned area.
Analyzes scope of alternative solutions and makes decision about area implementation based on his/her experience and technical expertise.
Reports about area readiness/quality, and raises red flags in crisis situations which are beyond his/her AOR.
Initiates and conducts code reviews, creates code standards, conventions and guidelines.
Collaborates with other teams.
Required Education & Experience Must have:
5-8 years of experience as a Senior Engineer in software maintenance and support
Strong knowledge of Corgi, Pacemaker for RHEL HA, Python, git, ansible, and Jenkins/Groovy
Looking for IBM Tivoli Systems Automation for z/OS experts who can do migration from CA OPS/MVS to IBM System Automation
CA OPSMVS to IBM Tivoli Systems Automation for z/OS
Systems Automation is a policy-based solution to optimize efficiency and availability of critical systems and applications. It is designed to reduce administrative and operational tasks; customization and programming effort for responding to system events. The migration will convert existing OPS/MVS rules and Rexxexecs.
Ability to collaborate effectively with a distributed team across different time zones
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Strong communication(oral & written) and interpersonal skills
Would be a plus:
Experience with containerization and virtualization technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and VMware is a plus.