Senior Mainframe Automation Engineer / Systems Programmer

Key Responsibilities

• Automation System Management & Development:
• Design, configure, and maintain IBM System Automation for z/OS (SA z/OS) Policy Databases (PDB).
• Build, test, and deploy REXX scripts, CLISTs, and NetView Automation Tables (AFT) to automate routine operational tasks and incident handling.
• Develop and maintain CA OPS/MVS automation rules (AOF rules), state management scripts, and automated console operations.
• Manage and configure CA Automation Point for automated workstation-based console management and message routing.
• Systems Integration & Maintenance:
• Integrate z/OS automation tools with enterprise monitoring, ticketing (e.g., ServiceNow), and alert management systems.
• Perform software installation, maintenance, upgrades, and APAR/PTF applications for IBM NetView, SA z/OS, CA OPS/MVS, and CA Automation Point.
• Optimize automated recovery procedures for z/OS subsystems (CICS, DB2, IMS, MQ, JES2/JES3).
• Troubleshooting & Operational Support:
• Provide 24/7 high-tier support for automation-related outages, incident escalation, and root cause analysis (RCA).
• Monitor automation performance and log diagnostic data to identify and resolve systemic issues proactive before impact occurs.
• Support disaster recovery (DR) planning, testing, and automation execution.
• Strategy & Collaboration:
• Collaborate with z/OS Systems Programming, Operations, and Network teams to define automation standards and best practices.
• Document operational workflows, system runbooks, and automation architecture changes.

Required Qualifications

• Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in z/OS Systems Programming or Mainframe Automation Engineering.
• Technical Skills:
• IBM Toolset: Advanced hands-on proficiency with IBM NetView for z/OS and IBM System Automation for z/OS (SA z/OS).
• CA/Broadcom Toolset: Experience with CA OPS/MVS and CA Automation Point.
• Scripting Languages: Strong proficiency in REXX (z/OS REXX and OPS/REXX) and CLIST.
• z/OS Fundamentals: Solid knowledge of JCL, z/OS concepts, SDSF, TSO/ISPF, JES2/JES3, and z/OS system commands.
• Subsystem Integration: Deep understanding of automating subsystems like CICS, DB2, IMS, VTAM, and MQ.