Mainframe Automation Engineer – IBM System Automation / Tivoli
Remote
Have you worked directly with IBM NetView for z/OS and/or IBM System Automation for z/OS (SA z/OS)? If yes,
Do you have experience with CA OPS/MVS or CA Automation Point? If so, in what capacity? Are you proficient
We are looking for an experienced Mainframe Automation Engineer with strong hands-on experience in IBM System Automation (SA) / Tivoli System Automation and proven experience migrating automation from CA/Broadcom OPS/MVS to IBM System Automation.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, configure, and maintain IBM System Automation (SA) / Tivoli System Automation in a z/OSmainframeenvironment.
Perform CA/Broadcom OPS/MVS to IBM System Automation migration.
Analyze existing OPS/MVS automation rules, applications, dependencies, events, and policies and convert them to IBM SA.
Develop and maintain System Automation Policy Database (PDB) configurations.
Configure application resources, dependencies, relationships, triggers, and automation policies.
Troubleshoot automation failures and system/application startup and shutdown issues.
Work with NetView, REXX, Automation Tables, JES, WLM, GDPS, and other mainframe automation technologies.
Develop and maintain automation scripts and procedures using REXX.
Support high-availability and disaster-recovery automation across enterprise mainframe environments.
Perform testing, validation, and production implementation of migrated automation.
Document migration procedures, automation policies, dependencies, and operational processes.
Work closely with mainframe infrastructure, application, and operations teams during migration and implementation.
Required Skills
Strong hands-on experience with IBM System Automation (SA) / Tivoli System Automation.
Mandatory: CA/Broadcom OPS/MVS IBM System Automation migration experience.
Strong knowledge of OPS/MVS automation.
Experience with SA Policy Database (PDB) and automation policies.
Strong REXX programming/scripting experience.
Experience with IBM NetView and Automation Tables.
Knowledge of GDPS, JES, WLM, SMF/RMF and z/OS environments.
Strong understanding of mainframe application dependencies and resource automation.
Experience troubleshooting complex automation and availability issues.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Preferred
Experience with large-scale mainframe automation modernization/migration projects.
Knowledge of Tivoli NetView and IBM Z automation architecture.
Experience supporting HA/DR environments.
Experience working with enterprise banking, financial services, or other large-scale mainframe environments.