Job Description: Mainframe Automation Engineer (IBM System Automation)
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.
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
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
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)
Key Migration Scope
Workstream
Current Tool (Broadcom/CA)
Target IBM Solution
Automation
CA OPS/MVS
IBM Tivoli System Automation for z/OS
Automation
CA Automation Point