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Must Have Technical/Functional Skills:
Required Qualifications
Proficiency in Rexx, CLIST, JCL, and experience with IBM Workload Scheduler automation.
Strong understanding of WTOR handling, command automation, and event-driven triggers.
Experience with version control (Git) and DevOps practices for the mainframe.
Preferred QualificationsExposure to Ansible for z/OS or similar automation frameworks.
Knowledge of REST APIs for mainframe integration with enterprise automation tools.
Experience in observability platforms (OMEGAMON, IBM Z Monitoring Suite).
Certifications: IBM z/OS, Automation tools, ITIL.
Success Metrics
Efficiency Gains: Measurable reduction in batch window and operator interventions.
Tools & Environment
Languages: Rexx, CLIST, JCL, optional Python for z/OS.
Automation Frameworks: Ansible for z/OS, IBM Workload Scheduler.
Monitoring: OMEGAMON, RMF/SMF.
Version Control: Git, ChangeMan.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Automation Development & Maintenance
Design and implement automation scripts (Rexx, CLIST, JCL, Ansible for z/OS) for routine operational tasks, health checks, and system recovery.
Monitoring & Alerting
Build real-time monitoring dashboards for system health (CPU, DASD, queue depths, buffer pools).
Implement event-driven automation for proactive remediation (e.g., auto-restart channels, clear JES backlog).
Governance & Compliance
Ensure all automation adheres to audit requirements: capture execution logs, approvals, and artifacts.
Maintain version-controlled repositories for scripts and automation frameworks.
Performance & Optimization
Reduce batch window through job stream optimization and dynamic workload balancing.
Collaboration & Documentation
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