enior Mainframe Automation Engineer / Systems Programmer

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.