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Mainframe Automation Engineer

Aifa Solutions LLC

Job Description

Job Description

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
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