Remote IBM Systems Automation Software, Systems Programmer/Administrator
About The Position
The IBM Systems Automation Software, Systems Programmer/Administrator installs, configures, maintains, and supports IBM Systems Automation products in an IBM z/OS mainframe environment. The role focuses on automating system operations, monitoring system health, troubleshooting complex issues, and ensuring high availability of critical business applications and infrastructure. It will assist with migration from Broadcom OPS/MVS to IBM Systems Automation software. The position supports system upgrades, maintenance windows, production operations, high availability, and disaster recovery. It also involves creating automation solutions and maintaining technical documentation, standards, and operational procedures. Remote work and 24x7 on-call support as required are specified.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of IBM z/OS systems programming or systems administration experience.
- Hands-on experience with IBM Systems Automation for z/OS (SA z/OS).
- Strong knowledge of IBM NetView.
- Experience with z/OS operating system administration.
- Knowledge of JES2/JES3, RACF, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, SMP/E, and JCL.
- Experience writing Pipes, CLIST, or automation scripts.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
- Customer-focused mindset.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience migrating Broadcom OPS/MVS to IBM Systems Automation (SA) software.
- Experience with IBM GDPS environments.
- Knowledge of Parallel Sysplex.
- Experience with IBM OMEGAMON or other IBM monitoring tools.
- Familiarity with IBM Tivoli products.
- Experience with automation policy development and customization.
- Knowledge of TCP/IP, VTAM, and mainframe networking.
- Experience supporting large enterprise production environments.
- Knowledge of IBM Db2.
- Knowledge of CICS.
- Knowledge of IMS.
Responsibilities
- Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain IBM Systems Automation products, including IBM Systems Automation for z/OS (SA z/OS).
- Develop and maintain automation policies, procedures, and recovery routines.
- Configure automated startup, shutdown, monitoring, and recovery processes for z/OS systems and applications.
- Support high-availability and disaster-recovery initiatives.
- Integrate Systems Automation with IBM NetView, GDPS, JES2/JES3, and other IBM mainframe products.
- Monitor system performance and resolve automation-related incidents.
- Perform root cause analysis for system outages and automation failures.
- Work with systems programmers, operations teams, application support, and infrastructure engineers.
- Develop REXX, Pipes, or other scripting solutions to automate administrative tasks.
- Participate in system upgrades, maintenance windows, and production support activities.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, standards, and operational procedures.
- Provide 24x7 on-call support as required.
- Assist with migration from Broadcom OPS/MVS to IBM Systems Automation software.
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Career Level
Senior
