Mainframe Automation Engineer

Role Overview

We are seeking a specialized Mainframe Automation Engineer with proven expertise in converting and migrating legacy automated operations tools—specifically from competitor products like Broadcom CA OPS/MVS, BMC Control-O, or IBM/ASG AF/OPER—to IBM Z System Automation (SA z/OS).

Key Responsibilities

• Automation Tool Migration: Lead the end-to-end conversion of rules, scripts, and state management policies from legacy automation packages (CA OPS/MVS, BMC Control-O, AF/OPER) to IBM Z System Automation (SA z/OS).
• Rule & Script Analysis: Analyze existing automated rules (AOF rules, Control-O rules, AF/OPER rules), REXX scripts, and state management tables to translate them into IBM SA policies.
• IBM SA Configuration: Design, build, and customize IBM Z System Automation policies, automation control files (ACF), and REXX automation routines to match or exceed existing functionality.
• System Integration: Integrate IBM SA z/OS with sub-systems including z/OS, CICS, IMS, DB2, JES2/JES3, NetView, and Hardware Management Console (HMC) / BCPii.
• Testing & Cutover: Execute dry-runs, parallel testing, disaster recovery (DR) simulations, and IPL automation testing to ensure a seamless tool cutover without operational downtime.

Must-Have Qualifications & Screening Criteria

• Direct Product Migration Experience: Proven track record of successfully migrating/converting an enterprise mainframe environment from a competitor tool (CA OPS/MVS, BMC Control-O, AF/OPER) to IBM SA z/OS (or vice versa).
• Hands-on Automation Engineering: Expertise writing and refactoring REXX / NetView REXX scripts, rule suites, and state management frameworks across multiple automation tools.
• Target Environment: Deep expertise in IBM Z System Automation (SA z/OS), IBM Z NetView, and Customization Dialogs.
• Legacy Tool Knowledge: Practical knowledge of at least one major legacy automation tool (CA OPS/MVS, Control-O, or AF/OPER).