
Senior Mainframe Automation Engineer
ITTConnect
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Brazil
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About the role
- Lead migration projects from CA OPS/MVS to IBM Tivoli Systems Automation for z/OS and CA Automation Point to IBM SAIOM.
- Configure and implement IBM Systems Automation solutions, including policy-based automation for z/OS environments.
- Develop and maintain automation rules, REXX execs, and System Automation Policy Database (PDB) configurations.
- Provide installation and configuration assistance for IBM automation products.
- Collaborate with operations teams to optimize system startup, shutdown, and recovery processes.
- Ensure high availability and efficiency of critical systems through proactive automation strategies.
- Document processes, configurations, and migration steps; deliver clear communication to stakeholders.
- Troubleshoot and resolve automation-related issues in production environments.
Requirements
- Minimum 5+ years in a mainframe operations environment in an operational, service, consultancy, or support role.
- Advanced knowledge and hands-on experience with IBM Tivoli Systems Automation for z/OS.
- Proficient in CA OPS/MVS – Advanced TSO and ISPF for system management.
- Strong skills in Job Control Language (JCL).
- Ability to write and maintain REXX scripts.
- Working knowledge of System Automation Policy Database (PDB) required.
- Proven track record in z/OS automation migration projects.
- Experience in implementing and using NetView for z/OS.
- Advanced REXX scripting skills.
- Knowledge of other IBM Z software, including system operation, configuration, and automation is nice to have.
- Familiarity with z/OS system startup and shutdown processes.
- Experience with SMP/E for software installation and maintenance.
- Understanding of competing automation products in the mainframe space.
Benefits
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Hard Skills & Tools
IBM Tivoli Systems Automation for z/OSCA OPS/MVSJob Control Language (JCL)REXX scriptingSystem Automation Policy Database (PDB)NetView for z/OSSMP/Ez/OS automation migrationpolicy-based automationautomation troubleshooting
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationdocumentationproblem-solvingproactive strategy