Chief Mainframe Automation Engineer

Chief Mainframe Automation Engineer

Posted 1 day ago by JSAN Consulting Ltd

Negotiable
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London, UK

Summary: The Chief Mainframe Automation Engineer is responsible for the installation, configuration, troubleshooting, support, and maintenance of IBM System Automation and Net-View. This role involves managing enhanced automation solutions, customizing service periods, and providing 24x7 on-call support. The engineer will also troubleshoot issues and perform root cause analysis to prevent reoccurrence while collaborating with other Mainframe engineers. A strong background in REXX coding and IBM System Automation is essential for success in this position.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Installation, Configuration, troubleshooting, support and maintenance of IBM System Automation and Net-View
  • Manage enhanced Automation solution for IWS-SA integration, SDF customization and Parameters
  • Manage the started task (STC) management and cater customized automation requirement with coding
  • Building and Manipulating New Policies as per customer needs
  • Customization of Service Periods, Events, Triggers and Pacing Gates
  • Troubleshoot issues and perform root cause analysis to prevent reoccurrence
  • Provide 24x7 on-call support

Key Skills:

  • 8+ years of strong experience managing IBM System Automation (IBM SA) and Net-view including monitoring, policy setup, and maintenance
  • 6+ years of REXX coding and Net-View PIPE programming
  • Strong proficiency in CLIST programming
  • Basic knowledge of GDPS/PPRC - MTMM
  • Has the ability to work independently and to collaborate and communicate with other Mainframe engineers
  • Have a structured and organized approach and able to document decisions, solutions and procedures
  • Act as subject matter experts in the Mainframe automation area
  • A high level of personal initiative is a must to help us improve and optimize the solutions
  • Solid understanding of IPL shutdown/startup sequencing
  • Strong Knowledge on enhanced Automation solution for IWS-SA integration
  • Good Knowledge on Integrated SMU with Omegamon and SA/Net-view SDF
  • Expertise with customization - Defining Service Periods, Events, Triggers and Pacing Gates

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Responsibilities -

  • Installation, Configuration, troubleshooting, support and maintenance of IBM System Automation and Net-View
  • Manage enhanced Automation solution for IWS-SA integration, SDF customization and Parameters
  • Manage the started task (STC) management and cater customized automation requirement with coding
  • Building and Manipulating New Policies as per customer needs
  • Customization of Service Periods, Events, Triggers and Pacing Gates
  • Troubleshoot issues and perform root cause analysis to prevent reoccurrence
  • Provide 24x7 on-call support

Required Skillsets -

  • 8+ years of strong experience managing IBM System Automation (IBM SA) and Net-view including monitoring, policy setup, and maintenance
  • 6+ years of REXX coding and Net-View PIPE programming
  • Strong proficiency in CLIST programming
  • Basic knowledge of GDPS/PPRC - MTMM
  • Has the ability to work independently and to collaborate and communicate with other Mainframe engineers
  • Have a structured and organized approach and able to document decisions, solutions and procedures
  • Act as subject matter experts in the Mainframe automation area
  • A high level of personal initiative is a must to help us improve and optimize the solutions
  • Solid understanding of IPL shutdown/startup sequencing
  • Strong Knowledge on enhanced Automation solution for IWS-SA integration
  • Good Knowledge on Integrated SMU with Omegamon and SA/Net-view SDF
  • Expertise with customization - Defining Service Periods, Events, Triggers and Pacing Gates

Added Advantage -

  • Any other Programming skills