Mainframe Automation Engineer

Role: Mainframe Automation Engineer

Location: Remote

Long Term Contract

Job Description: Mainframe Automation Engineer (IBM System Automation)

=9 Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Automation Engineer with strong expertise in IBM Z System Automation and migration from CA/Broadcom automation tools. The role focuses on modernizing and optimizing automation frameworks on IBM Z systems, ensuring high availability and operational efficiency.

=9 Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support z/OS automation migration projects, specifically:
  • Migration from CA OPS/MVS to IBM Tivoli System Automation for z/OS
  • Migration from CA Automation Point to IBM Systems Automation for Integrated Operations Management (SAIOM)
• Convert existing OPS/MVS rules and REXX execs into IBM System Automation-compatible configurations
• Implement and manage policy-based automation (PDB - Policy Database)
• Work on system startup, shutdown, and automation workflows in z/OS environments
• Provide operational support, troubleshooting, and consultancy for automation-related issues
• Collaborate with infrastructure and operations teams to ensure high availability of critical systems
• Support installation, configuration, and tuning of IBM automation tools
• Participate in system monitoring, alerting, and event-driven automation design

=9 Required Skills & Experience

• 5 years of experience in mainframe operations / automation / support roles
• Strong hands-on experience with:
  • TSO/ISPF
  • JCL
  • REXX, PIPE REXX, OPS REXX programming
  • System Automation Policy Database (PDB)
• Proven experience in:
  • z/OS Automation Migration projects
  • NetView for z/OS
  • IBM Tivoli System Automation for z/OS
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills

=9 Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of z/OS system operations, including:
  • System startup & shutdown processes
  • Configuration and automation frameworks
  • SMP/E
• Experience with:
  • Competing automation tools (e.g., Broadcom/CA tools)
  • Fully automated system configurations on IBM Z
• Exposure to SAIOM (System Automation for Integrated Operations Management