Job Title: Sr. IBM Mainframe Automation Engineer / Systems Programmer
Location: 100% Remote
Exp: 10+ years
Employment Type: Contract
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Automation Engineer / Systems Programmer to design, implement, and maintain high-availability automation solutions across our enterprise z/OS environments. In this role, you will leverage tools such as IBM NetView for z/OS, IBM System Automation for z/OS (SA z/OS), CA OPS/MVS, and CA Automation Point to optimize system performance, streamline operations, minimize system outages, and automate event recovery processes.
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.
