Mainframe Automation Engineer

Role: Mainframe Automation Engineer

remote role

Job Description: Mainframe Automation Engineer (IBM System Automation)

 Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Automation Engineer with strong expertise in IBM Z System Automation and migration from CA/Broadcom automation tools. The role focuses on modernizing and optimizing automation frameworks on IBM Z systems, ensuring high availability and operational efficiency.

 Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support z/OS automation migration projects, specifically:
• Migration from CA OPS/MVS to IBM Tivoli System Automation for z/OS
• Migration from CA Automation Point to IBM Systems Automation for Integrated Operations Management (SAIOM)
• Convert existing OPS/MVS rules and REXX execs into IBM System Automation-compatible configurations
• Implement and manage policy-based automation (PDB - Policy Database)
• Work on system startup, shutdown, and automation workflows in z/OS environments
• Provide operational support, troubleshooting, and consultancy for automation-related issues
• Collaborate with infrastructure and operations teams to ensure high availability of critical systems
• Support installation, configuration, and tuning of IBM automation tools
• Participate in system monitoring, alerting, and event-driven automation design

 Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in mainframe operations / automation / support roles
• Strong hands-on experience with:
• TSO/ISPF
• JCL
• REXX, PIPE REXX, OPS REXX programming
• System Automation Policy Database (PDB)
• Proven experience in:
• z/OS Automation Migration projects
• NetView for z/OS
• IBM Tivoli System Automation for z/OS
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills

 Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of z/OS system operations, including:
• System startup & shutdown processes
• Configuration and automation frameworks
• SMP/E
• Experience with:
• Competing automation tools (e.g., Broadcom/CA tools)
• Fully automated system configurations on IBM Z
• Exposure to SAIOM (System Automation for Integrated Operations Management)

 Key Migration Scope

 Impact Scope

• No impact on application development teams
• Primary impact on Automation & Operations teams