Mainframe Automation/Netview Engineer - Phoenix, AZ| Dallas, TX| NJ| Charlotte, NC - W2 - Long term Contract

Mainframe Automation / Netview Engineer
Phoenix, AZ, Dallas, TX, NJ & Charlotte, NC - Hybrid 
Long Term

The Role:
We are seeking an experienced Mainframe NetView Engineer to support enterprise IBM z/OS environments through advanced automation, monitoring, and operational resiliency solutions. The successful candidate will be responsible for administering IBM NetView for z/OS, developing automation solutions using REXX and CLIST, implementing message-driven automation, and supporting critical infrastructure monitoring and recovery processes.

• This role requires employees to live in or around the Phoenix, AZ or Charlotte, NC or Plano, TX area. You will be responsible to be onsite 3 days a week. We will consider candidates who are willing to relocate to one of the areas listed.
• Responsibilities:
  NetView Administration & Support:
  •    Administer and maintain IBM NetView for z/OS environments.
  •    Configure and support NetView automation infrastructure.
  •    Monitor NetView performance, availability, and operational effectiveness.
  •    Manage NetView definitions, policies, and operational controls.
  Automation Development:
  •    Design and develop automation solutions utilizing: 
  o    REXX
  o    CLIST
  o    NetView Command Lists (CMDLISTs)
  •    Develop automated recovery procedures and operational workflows.
  •    Create reusable automation frameworks to improve operational efficiency.
  Event & Message Automation:
  •    Implement and maintain: 
  o    Event-driven automation
  o    Message automation solutions
  o    Automated notification processes
  o    Automated escalation procedures
  •    Configure and maintain Automation Tables (AUTOTBL).
  •    Design message-processing rules to identify, classify, and respond to system events.
  Monitoring & Incident Management:
  •    Implement proactive monitoring and alerting solutions.
  •    Support enterprise event correlation and alert management.
  •    Develop automation to reduce manual operator intervention.
  •    Participate in production support and operational incident resolution.
  •    Perform root cause analysis for infrastructure and automation failures.
  Infrastructure Integration:
  •    Integrate NetView automation with: 
  o    z/OS Communications Server
  o    VTAM
  o    TCP/IP
  o    OMEGAMON
  o    Enterprise monitoring platforms
  •    Support automation across Sysplex environments.
  •    Collaborate with operations, network, security, and systems programming teams.
  Required Qualifications:
  •    7+ years of experience with IBM z/OS operating system
  •    5+ years of IBM NetView administration and automation experience. 
  •     Strong hands-on development experience with REXX, CLIST, and NetView automation. 
  •    Proven experience designing event-driven operational automation solutions. 
  •    Demonstrated success supporting highly available enterprise mainframe environments. 
  •    Ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure incidents and implement long-term resiliency improvements.
  NetView Expertise:
  •    IBM NetView for z/OS Administration
  •    NetView Automation Tables (AUTOTBL)
  •    NetView Command Lists (CMDLISTs)
  •    NetView Event Management
  •    NetView Message Automation
  •    NetView Operations Management
  Automation Development:
  •    Advanced REXX Programming
  •    CLIST Development
  •    Automation Scripting
  •    Event Processing Logic
  •    Automated Recovery Procedures
  Networking & Monitoring:
  •    z/OS Communications Server
  •    VTAM
  •    TCP/IP
  •    OMEGAMON Integration
  •    Enterprise Monitoring Solutions
   
  Preferred Experience:
  •    Experience with IBM System Automation for z/OS (SA z/OS). 
  •    ·Experience managing large-scale financial services or banking environments. 
  •    Knowledge of RACF and z/OS security controls. 
  •    Familiarity with ITIL processes and ServiceNow. 
  •    Experience supporting 24x7 enterprise production environments. 
  •    Knowledge of CICS, DB2, IMS, MQ, and related z/OS subsystems.