Mainframe Automation Engineer

Job Description: Mainframe Automation Engineer (IBM System Automation)

REMOTE🔹 Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Automation Engineer with strong expertise in IBM Z System Automation and migration from CA/Broadcom automation tools. The role focuses on modernizing and optimizing automation frameworks on IBM Z systems, ensuring high availability and operational efficiency.
 
🔹 Key Responsibilities
Lead and support z/OS automation migration projects, specifically:
Migration from CA OPS/MVS to IBM Tivoli System Automation for z/OS
Migration from CA Automation Point to IBM Systems Automation for Integrated Operations Management (SAIOM)
Convert existing OPS/MVS rules and REXX execs into IBM System Automation-compatible configurations
Implement and manage policy-based automation (PDB - Policy Database)
Work on system startup, shutdown, and automation workflows in z/OS environments
Provide operational support, troubleshooting, and consultancy for automation-related issues
Collaborate with infrastructure and operations teams to ensure high availability of critical systems
Support installation, configuration, and tuning of IBM automation tools
Participate in system monitoring, alerting, and event-driven automation design

🔹 Required Skills & Experience
5+ years of experience in mainframe operations / automation / support roles
Strong hands-on experience with:
TSO/ISPF
JCL
REXX, PIPE REXX, OPS REXX programming
System Automation Policy Database (PDB)
Proven experience in:
z/OS Automation Migration projects
NetView for z/OS
IBM Tivoli System Automation for z/OS
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills

🔹 Preferred Skills
Knowledge of z/OS system operations, including:
System startup & shutdown processes
Configuration and automation frameworks
SMP/E
Experience with:
Competing automation tools (e.g., Broadcom/CA tools)
Fully automated system configurations on IBM Z
Exposure to SAIOM (System Automation for Integrated Operations Management)

🔹 Key Migration Scope
Workstream
 
Current Tool (Broadcom/CA)
 
Target IBM Solution
 
Automation
 
CA OPS/MVS
 
IBM Tivoli System Automation for z/OS
 
Automation
 
CA Automation Point
 
IBM SAIOM
 
🔹 Impact Scope
 
No impact on application development teams
Primary impact on Automation & Operations teams