z/OS Automation Engineer

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.