job summary:
Senior engineer driving AI-enabled modernization of mainframe z/OS vulnerability patching through development of agent-based automation to accelerate remediation and reduce security risk.
Lead the design and development of AI-driven automation frameworks for z/OS 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 security teams to prioritize and execute patching initiatives.
Ensure reliability, scalability, and operational readiness of automation solutions.
location: Plano, Texas
job type: Contract
salary: $59.75 - 69.75 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
Senior engineer driving AI-enabled modernization of mainframe z/OS vulnerability patching through development of agent-based automation to accelerate remediation and reduce security risk.
- Lead the design and development of AI-driven automation frameworks for z/OS 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 security teams to prioritize and execute patching initiatives.
- Ensure reliability, scalability, and operational readiness of automation solutions.
qualifications:
Required Skills:
Hands-on experience developing AI/agent-based automation frameworks and agents
Strong Python programming skills in enterprise environments.
Experience operating in large-scale enterprise infrastructure environments
Desired Skills:
Experience with agent-based or autonomous system architectures.
Exposure to AIOps or AI applied to mainframe infrastructure operations.
Experience developing and integrating programs with z/OSMF and z/OS Connect APIs.
Experience with mainframe tooling supporting end-to-end vulnerability patching.
10+ years of experience in mainframe infrastructure engineering, including z/OS, IMS, CICS, and DB2 installation and testing.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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