Mainframe Automation Specialist/Engineer
Location: Remote
Duration: 36 Months Contract
Role Overview:
We are seeking a specialized Mainframe Automation Engineer with proven expertise in converting and migrating legacy automated operations tools—specifically from competitor products like Broadcom CA OPS/MVS, BMC Control-O, or IBM/ASG AF/OPER—to IBM Z System Automation (SA z/OS).
Key Responsibilities:
· Automation Tool Migration: Lead the end-to-end conversion of rules, scripts, and state management policies from legacy automation packages (CA OPS/MVS, BMC Control-O, AF/OPER) to IBM Z System Automation (SA z/OS).
· Rule & Script Analysis: Analyze existing automated rules (AOF rules, Control-O rules, AF/OPER rules), REXX scripts, and state management tables to translate them into IBM SA policies.
· IBM SA Configuration: Design, build, and customize IBM Z System Automation policies, automation control files (ACF), and REXX automation routines to match or exceed existing functionality.
· System Integration: Integrate IBM SA z/OS with sub-systems including z/OS, CICS, IMS, DB2, JES2/JES3, NetView, and Hardware Management Console (HMC) / BCPii.
· Testing & Cutover: Execute dry-runs, parallel testing, disaster recovery (DR) simulations, and IPL automation testing to ensure a seamless tool cutover without operational downtime.
Must-Have Qualifications & Screening Criteria:
· Direct Product Migration Experience: Proven track record of successfully migrating/converting an enterprise mainframe environment from a competitor tool (CA OPS/MVS, BMC Control-O, AF/OPER) to IBM SA z/OS (or vice versa).
· Hands-on Automation Engineering: Expertise writing and refactoring REXX / NetView REXX scripts, rule suites, and state management frameworks across multiple automation tools.
· Target Environment: Deep expertise in IBM Z System Automation (SA z/OS), IBM Z NetView, and Customization Dialogs.
· Legacy Tool Knowledge: Practical knowledge of at least one major legacy automation tool (CA OPS/MVS, Control-O, or AF/OPER).
