We are looking for an experienced Senior z/OS Automation Engineer with strong expertise in IBM Z mainframe operations, automation, and system management. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience with IBM NetView for z/OS, System Automation for z/OS (SA z/OS), REXX, JCL, TSO and ISPF, along with experience supporting or delivering z/OS automation migration projects.
The role will involve implementing, maintaining, and enhancing automated mainframe environments while providing operational support, technical consultancy, and problem resolution.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and maintain IBM Z / z/OS environments in an operational and automation capacity.
- Design, implement, and maintain automation using NetView for z/OS and System Automation for z/OS.
- Develop and maintain REXX automation scripts and JCL.
- Work with the System Automation Policy Database (PDB).
- Support z/OS automation migration projects, including planning, implementation, testing, and migration activities.
- Use TSO and ISPF for system administration, troubleshooting, configuration, and operational activities.
- Support z/OS system startup and shutdown procedures.
- Investigate and resolve automation and operational issues.
- Work with application and infrastructure teams to identify opportunities for automation and operational improvements.
- Contribute to system configuration, documentation, operational procedures, and technical standards.
- Provide technical consultancy and support to other mainframe teams.
Required Skills and Experience
- 7+ years of experience working in a mainframe operations, support, service, consultancy, or systems environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Hands-on experience with TSO and ISPF.
- Strong JCL skills.
- Ability to develop and maintain REXX scripts.
- Working knowledge of the System Automation Policy Database (PDB).
- Experience with z/OS automation migration projects.
- Hands-on experience with:
- IBM NetView for z/OS
- IBM System Automation for z/OS (SA z/OS)
Preferred Skills
- Knowledge of additional IBM Z / z/OS software and technologies.
- Experience with z/OS system operations, configuration, startup, and shutdown.
- Knowledge of SMP/E.
- Understanding of competing mainframe automation products.
- Experience implementing or supporting fully automated IBM Z system configurations.
- Experience working in large-scale enterprise mainframe environments.
