Mainframe Automation/Netview Engineer

Job Description

Role: Mainframe Automation/Netview Engineer

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Location of work: Phoenix, AZ, Dallas, TX, NJ & Charlotte, NC (Hybrid, 3 days onsite)

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Duration: 12 months Contract

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Description

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The Role:

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We are seeking an experienced Mainframe NetView Engineer to support enterprise IBM z/OS environments through advanced automation, monitoring, and operational resiliency solutions. The successful candidate will be responsible for administering IBM NetView for z/OS, developing automation solutions using REXX and CLIST, implementing message-driven automation, and supporting critical infrastructure monitoring and recovery processes.

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• This role requires employees to live in or around the Phoenix, AZ or Charlotte, NC or Plano, TX area. You will be responsible to be onsite 3 days a week. We will consider candidates who are willing to relocate to one of the areas listed.
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Responsibilities:

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NetView Administration & Support:

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• Administer and maintain IBM NetView for z/OS environments.

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• Configure and support NetView automation infrastructure.

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• Monitor NetView performance, availability, and operational effectiveness.

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• Manage NetView definitions, policies, and operational controls.

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Automation Development:

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• Design and develop automation solutions utilizing:

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o REXX

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o CLIST

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o NetView Command Lists (CMDLISTs)

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• Develop automated recovery procedures and operational workflows.

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• Create reusable automation frameworks to improve operational efficiency.

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Event & Message Automation:

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• Implement and maintain:

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o Event-driven automation

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o Message automation solutions

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o Automated notification processes

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o Automated escalation procedures

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• Configure and maintain Automation Tables (AUTOTBL).

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• Design message-processing rules to identify, classify, and respond to system events.

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Monitoring & Incident Management:

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• Implement proactive monitoring and alerting solutions.

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• Support enterprise event correlation and alert management.

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• Develop automation to reduce manual operator intervention.

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• Participate in production support and operational incident resolution.

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• Perform root cause analysis for infrastructure and automation failures.

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Infrastructure Integration:

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• Integrate NetView automation with:

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o z/OS Communications Server

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o VTAM

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o TCP/IP

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o OMEGAMON

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o Enterprise monitoring platforms

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• Support automation across Sysplex environments.

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• Collaborate with operations, network, security, and systems programming teams.

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Required Qualifications:

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• 7+ years of experience with IBM z/OS operating system

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• 5+ years of IBM NetView administration and automation experience.

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• Strong hands-on development experience with REXX, CLIST, and NetView automation.

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• Proven experience designing event-driven operational automation solutions.

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• Demonstrated success supporting highly available enterprise mainframe environments.

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• Ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure incidents and implement long-term resiliency improvements.

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NetView Expertise:

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• IBM NetView for z/OS Administration

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• NetView Automation Tables (AUTOTBL)

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• NetView Command Lists (CMDLISTs)

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• NetView Event Management

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• NetView Message Automation

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• NetView Operations Management

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Automation Development:

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• Advanced REXX Programming

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• CLIST Development

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• Automation Scripting

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• Event Processing Logic

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• Automated Recovery Procedures

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Networking & Monitoring:

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• z/OS Communications Server

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• VTAM

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• TCP/IP

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• OMEGAMON Integration

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• Enterprise Monitoring Solutions

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Preferred Experience:

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• Experience with IBM System Automation for z/OS (SA z/OS).

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• ·Experience managing large-scale financial services or banking environments.

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• Knowledge of RACF and z/OS security controls.

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• Familiarity with ITIL processes and ServiceNow.

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• Experience supporting 24x7 enterprise production environments.

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• Knowledge of CICS, DB2, IMS, MQ, and related z/OS subsystems