Overview
Skills
Job Details
Sr. Mainframe Systems Programmer - Automation (Consultant)
LaSalle Network is partnered with an MSP outside of Chicago who is looking to add a Mainframe Automation Engineer to the team. As part of the Mainframe Automation Team, this role focuses on designing, optimizing, and implementing advanced automation solutions, specifically leveraging IBM System Automation (SA), Netview, and GDPS to enhance reliability and streamline operations across enterprise environments. This is a fully remote, contract-to-hire opportunity.
Key Areas of Focus
- Setting up and managing Netview and System Automation in a GDPS environment to ensure high availability and seamless system failover.
- Utilizing IBM System Automation to orchestrate automated operational processes across different platforms.
- Engineering robust automation solutions that integrate Netview for comprehensive system monitoring and event management.
- Designing solutions that reduce manual intervention by automating corrective actions based on alerts, enabling teams to concentrate on problem resolution and strategic improvements.
- Optimizing GDPS automation for disaster recovery and system resilience.
- Delivering automation solutions using Agile development methodologies to improve efficiency and adaptability.
- Evaluating and enhancing performance metrics of IBM automation tools to proactively detect issues before they impact system availability.
Required Qualifications
- Deep understanding and hands-on experience with IBM System Automation, Netview, and GDPS.
- Passion for automation and system resilience, focused on delivering a superior client experience through innovative technology.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a commitment to optimizing mainframe automation processes.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to work cross-functionally with teams on automation strategies.
Other Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency in REXX and Assembler programming to develop automation scripts and integrate system components.
- Experience with Ansible framework and playbooks for automation deployment.
- Familiarity with GitHub, Jira, Bugzilla for version control and project tracking.
- In-depth knowledge of z/OS, MVS, and related mainframe subcomponents.
- Expertise in IT Service Management (ITSM), IT Operations Management (ITOM), and ITIL Framework.
- Strong grasp of DevOps and Agile principles, ensuring continuous improvement in automation processes.
Conor Srebernak
Senior Project Manager
LaSalle Network
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.
LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided.
View a full list of our benefits here:
LNPW