AF Operator to IBM Z System Automation (IzSA) Migration Services

AF Operator to IBM Z System Automation (IzSA) Migration Services

Remote

Contract opportunity

Overview:
Lead the migration of existing IBM Tivoli AF Operator (AF/OPERATOR) automation to IBM Z System Automation (SA z/OS / IzSA) by assessing the current automation environment, converting automation logic, implementing policy-based automation, and ensuring seamless production deployment. IBM withdrew support for AF/OPERATOR and recommends migrating to IBM Z System Automation, with migration guidance and services available through IBM.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess the existing AF Operator automation environment and develop a migration strategy.
• Analyze and document AF Operator rules, automation tables, REXX execs, and operational procedures.
• Convert AF Operator automation into IBM Z System Automation (IzSA) policy-based automation.
• Configure and maintain System Automation Policy Databases (PDB).
• Implement automated startup, shutdown, restart, and recovery procedures for z/OS subsystems.
• Integrate IBM Z System Automation with NetView, GDPS, and other IBM Z management products.
• Perform unit, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT) for migrated automation.
• Support production cutover and post-migration stabilization.
• Develop migration documentation, operational procedures, and knowledge transfer.

Required Technical Skills

• IBM Z System Automation (SA z/OS / IzSA)
• IBM Tivoli AF Operator (AF/OPERATOR)
• IBM NetView for z/OS
• z/OS System Programming
• REXX and PIPE REXX
• TSO/ISPF
• JCL
• SMP/E
• System Automation Policy Database (PDB)
• Automation Policy Customization
• Sysplex and Parallel Sysplex
• JES2/JES3
• RACF
• VTAM
• SDSF
• GDPS (preferred)

Preferred Experience

• 8+ years of IBM Mainframe System Programming or Automation experience.
• Hands-on experience migrating AF Operator automation to IBM Z System Automation.
• Experience with enterprise-wide automation, high availability, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Strong troubleshooting and production support experience in large z/OS environments.
• Experience working in banking, insurance, or large enterprise mainframe environments.

Migration Activities

• Inventory existing AF Operator automation assets.
• Map AF Operator commands and automation rules to SA z/OS policies.
• Convert REXX automation where applicable.
• Create and validate System Automation policies.
• Execute parallel testing and production cutover.
• Monitor and optimize the new automation environment after migration. IBM''s migration methodology emphasizes assessment, planning, migration, testing, and skills transfer to minimize risk