Royal Cyber Inc
Royal Cyber Inc

Senior Mainframe Automation Engineer / Systems Programmer

Remote • Posted 5 hours ago • Updated 4 hours ago
Contract Independent
Contract Corp To Corp
Contract W2
12 Months
No Travel Required
Able to Sponsor
Remote
$90 - $100/hr
Fitment

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Job Details

Skills

  • CA OPS/MVS
  • IBM System Automation for z/OS (SA z/OS)
  • NetView Automation Tables (AFT)
  • CA Automation Point

Summary

Key Responsibilities

  • Automation System Management & Development:

    • Design, configure, and maintain IBM System Automation for z/OS (SA z/OS) Policy Databases (PDB).

    • Build, test, and deploy REXX scripts, CLISTs, and NetView Automation Tables (AFT) to automate routine operational tasks and incident handling.

    • Develop and maintain CA OPS/MVS automation rules (AOF rules), state management scripts, and automated console operations.

    • Manage and configure CA Automation Point for automated workstation-based console management and message routing.

  • Systems Integration & Maintenance:

    • Integrate z/OS automation tools with enterprise monitoring, ticketing (e.g., ServiceNow), and alert management systems.

    • Perform software installation, maintenance, upgrades, and APAR/PTF applications for IBM NetView, SA z/OS, CA OPS/MVS, and CA Automation Point.

    • Optimize automated recovery procedures for z/OS subsystems (CICS, DB2, IMS, MQ, JES2/JES3).

  • Troubleshooting & Operational Support:

    • Provide 24/7 high-tier support for automation-related outages, incident escalation, and root cause analysis (RCA).

    • Monitor automation performance and log diagnostic data to identify and resolve systemic issues proactive before impact occurs.

    • Support disaster recovery (DR) planning, testing, and automation execution.

  • Strategy & Collaboration:

    • Collaborate with z/OS Systems Programming, Operations, and Network teams to define automation standards and best practices.

    • Document operational workflows, system runbooks, and automation architecture changes.

Required Qualifications

  • Education & Experience:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.

    • 7+ years of hands-on experience in z/OS Systems Programming or Mainframe Automation Engineering.

  • Technical Skills:

    • IBM Toolset: Advanced hands-on proficiency with IBM NetView for z/OS and IBM System Automation for z/OS (SA z/OS).

    • CA/Broadcom Toolset: Experience with CA OPS/MVS and CA Automation Point.

    • Scripting Languages: Strong proficiency in REXX (z/OS REXX and OPS/REXX) and CLIST.

    • z/OS Fundamentals: Solid knowledge of JCL, z/OS concepts, SDSF, TSO/ISPF, JES2/JES3, and z/OS system commands.

    • Subsystem Integration: Deep understanding of automating subsystems like CICS, DB2, IMS, VTAM, and MQ.

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  • Dice Id: RTL192441
  • Position Id: 9127559
  • Posted 5 hours ago
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