Senior Mainframe Automation Engineer - Zos

Job Title: Senior Mainframe Automation Engineer / Systems Programmer
Location: Remote / Hybrid / On-site
Experience Level: Senior Level (7+ years)
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.