Automation, Computer Programming, Documentation, High Availability, IBM MVS Operating System, IBM Netview, IBM Product Family, IBM Rexx Programming Language, IBM Systems, IBM TSO/ISPF, IBM Tivoli, IBM z-OS Operating System, Independent Software Vendor (ISV), JCL (Job Control Language), Mainframe Computer, Operational Improvement, Operations Management, Software Administration, Software Installation, Startup, Symmetric MultiProcessing (SMP) Computing, Systems Administration/Management, Testing
We are seeking an experienced Senior Mainframe Automation Migration Engineer to lead migration and optimization of mainframe automation solutions from CA OPS/MVS to IBM Tivoli Systems Automation for z/OS and from CA Automation Point to IBM Systems Automation for Integrated Operations Management (SAIOM).
Key Responsibilities
- Lead migration projects from CA OPS/MVS to IBM Tivoli Systems Automation for z/OS and from CA Automation Point to IBM SAIOM.
- Configure and implement IBM Systems Automation solutions, including policy-based automation for z/OS
- Develop and maintain automation rules, REXX execs, and System Automation Policy Database (PDB)
- Provide installation, configuration, and troubleshooting support for IBM automation products.
- Collaborate with operations teams to improve startup, shutdown, recovery, and high-availability automation processes.
Mandatory Skills and Experience
- Proven experience in mainframe operations and z/OS automation
- Hands-on migration experience from Non-IBM / ISV automation tools—especially CA OPS/MVS and CA Automation Point—to IBM Systems Automation solutions.
- Advanced knowledge of IBM Tivoli Systems Automation for z/OS.
- Working knowledge of NetView for z/OS and System Automation Policy Database (PDB).
- Strong TSO/ISPF, JCL, and REXX programming skills.
- Demonstrated experience in installation, configuration, documentation, and automation-related troubleshooting.
Preferred / Additional Skills
- Knowledge of SMP/E for software installation and maintenance.
- Experience with fully automated system configurations on IBM Z.