Mainframe infrastructure engineer
Contract Duration: 12 months
Work Arrangement: Hybrid minimum 3 days onsite
Locations: Plano, TX; Jersey City, NJ; Charlotte, NC; Chandler, AZ
Mainframe z/VM + Linux + Python + AI agents + vulnerability remediation
The biggest screening requirement is the 10+ years of mainframe infrastructure engineering, combined with actual hands-on AI/agent automation experience.
Do not submit a conventional AI/Python engineer unless they also have substantial z/VM/mainframe experience. The z/VM requirement is likely to be the hardest part of this search.
Role Overview
The Senior AI Automation Engineer will drive AI-enabled modernization of mainframe z/VM and Linux vulnerability patching.
The primary objective is to develop agent-based automation that accelerates vulnerability remediation, improves operational efficiency, and reduces security risk.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of AI-driven automation frameworks for z/VM and Linux patching.
- Build and deploy agent-based workflows to orchestrate vulnerability remediation at scale.
- Integrate AI agents with mainframe systems, APIs, and security tooling.
- Partner with infrastructure and cybersecurity teams to prioritize and execute patching initiatives.
- Ensure automation solutions are reliable, scalable, and operationally ready.
- Develop enterprise-grade automation using Python and related technologies.
Required Qualifications
Experience
- 10+ years of mainframe infrastructure engineering experience.
- Strong experience with z/VM and Linux installation and testing.
- Hands-on experience developing AI/agent-based automation frameworks and agents.
Technical Skills
- Strong Python programming skills in enterprise environments.
- Experience developing and integrating with z/VM APIs.
- Experience developing and integrating with Linux APIs.
- Understanding of enterprise infrastructure and vulnerability remediation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with agent-based or autonomous system architectures.
- Experience with mainframe tooling supporting end-to-end vulnerability patching.
Exposure to AIOps or applying AI to mainframe infrastructure operations
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