Job Description
We are seeking an experienced IBM z/OS Automation Engineer for a remote contract opportunity with IBM. The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience migrating CA OPS/MVS to IBM Tivoli System Automation for z/OS and strong REXX programming skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Support migration from CA OPS/MVS to IBM Tivoli System Automation for z/OS.
- Develop and maintain automation solutions using REXX.
- Work with IBM System Automation Policy Database (PDB).
- Support mainframe automation, system operations, startup, and shutdown activities.
- Work with NetView for z/OS and IBM System Automation for z/OS.
- Assist with automation configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and migration activities.
Mandatory Technical Skills
- CA OPS/MVS to IBM Tivoli System Automation for z/OS migration – MUST HAVE
- Strong REXX programming skills.
- IBM System Automation for z/OS.
- NetView for z/OS.
- TSO/ISPF and strong JCL skills.
- System Automation Policy Database (PDB).
- 5+ years of experience in a Mainframe Operations environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Skills
- z/OS system operations, configuration, startup, and shutdown.
- SMP/E.
- Knowledge of other IBM Z technologies and competing mainframe automation products.
- Experience with fully automated IBM Z system configurations.
Important Requirement
Candidates must have direct, hands-on experience migrating CA OPS/MVS to IBM Tivoli System Automation for z/OS. General mainframe automation experience alone is not sufficient.