Mainframe System Automation Specialist

Req ID: 372248


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We are currently seeking a Mainframe System Automation Specialist to join our team in Buffalo, New York (US-NY), United States (US).

JOB DESCRIPTION - This is a hybrid role. Candidates must live in, live or a commutable distance from Buffalo, New York.

We are looking for a skilled Mainframe System Automation Specialist to join our global team focused on the design and implementation of monitoring and automation solutions.

Our team is responsible for defining and implementing the strategy for a number of critical products across the organization, ensuring their availability, recoverability and security. The team is using Broadcom OPS/MVS product. Broad experience on IBMz is essential for this role to effectively advice our users on best solutions.


In this role, you will manage requests for creation or enhancement of monitoring and automation rules for Mainframe Automation, collaborating with IT teams globally, as well as providing support in response to identified incidents. The role will also involve project work, that requires expertise in Mainframe Automation and IBMz to design and deliver effective and appropriate automation solutions.

Responsibilities :

• Administer and support the Mainframe System Automation.
• Deliver automation at the quality and pace warranted by the business.
• Ensure delivery to the customer while adhering to established global standards and best practices.
• Actively participate in achieving organizational efficiency objectives and undertake analysis to drive automation solutions.
• Work closely with the stakeholders to understand their requirements and deliver solutions as agreed.

Required Skills:

• Understanding of the Incident, Problem, Change Management processes.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written English skills.

Basic Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience with providing production support and troubleshooting for IBMz Mainframe systems, and working on incidents & issues to ensure completion within agreed deadlines.
• 5+ years of experience in Mainframe systems, especially in System Automation area - working with any Mainframe automation product such as OPS/MVS or IBM SA/NetView. Work experience with OPS/MVS product is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience coding / scripting using REXX programming language.

Preferred Requirements:

• Knowledge of: Confluence, Jira, and/or GitHub.

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About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this hybrid role is $106,575-$142,100. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position in the Buffalo, NY area. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

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