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Mainframe Automation Engineer

SUPERSEVA GLOBAL SERVICES LLCUnited States🇺🇸United States

Why this role stands out

This hybrid Mainframe Automation Engineer role offers a fantastic opportunity to deepen your expertise in critical z/OS automation technologies and contribute to long-term projects. If you thrive on problem-solving and possess strong JCL, REXX, and NetView skills, you'll find a rewarding environment to grow your career. Apply now to leverage your mainframe experience and contribute to innovative automation solutions!

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior

Work modeRemote

LocationUnited States

Job description

Mainframe Automation Specialist/Engineer
Location: Remote

Duration: 36 Months Contract
Role Overview:

We are seeking a specialized Mainframe Automation Engineer with proven expertise in converting and migrating legacy automated operations tools—specifically from competitor products like Broadcom CA OPS/MVS, BMC Control-O, or IBM/ASG AF/OPER—to IBM Z System Automation (SA z/OS).

Key Responsibilities:

· Automation Tool Migration: Lead the end-to-end conversion of rules, scripts, and state management policies from legacy automation packages (CA OPS/MVS, BMC Control-O, AF/OPER) to IBM Z System Automation (SA z/OS).

· Rule & Script Analysis: Analyze existing automated rules (AOF rules, Control-O rules, AF/OPER rules), REXX scripts, and state management tables to translate them into IBM SA policies.

· IBM SA Configuration: Design, build, and customize IBM Z System Automation policies, automation control files (ACF), and REXX automation routines to match or exceed existing functionality.

· System Integration: Integrate IBM SA z/OS with sub-systems including z/OS, CICS, IMS, DB2, JES2/JES3, NetView, and Hardware Management Console (HMC) / BCPii.

· Testing & Cutover: Execute dry-runs, parallel testing, disaster recovery (DR) simulations, and IPL automation testing to ensure a seamless tool cutover without operational downtime.

Must-Have Qualifications & Screening Criteria:

· Direct Product Migration Experience: Proven track record of successfully migrating/converting an enterprise mainframe environment from a competitor tool (CA OPS/MVS, BMC Control-O, AF/OPER) to IBM SA z/OS (or vice versa).

· Hands-on Automation Engineering: Expertise writing and refactoring REXX / NetView REXX scripts, rule suites, and state management frameworks across multiple automation tools.

· Target Environment: Deep expertise in IBM Z System Automation (SA z/OS), IBM Z NetView, and Customization Dialogs.

· Legacy Tool Knowledge: Practical knowledge of at least one major legacy automation tool (CA OPS/MVS, Control-O, or AF/OPER).