Mainframe Automation/Netview Engineer

Computer Task Group, Inc
Plano, TX, United States
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Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Job source

Tech stack

Automation of Tests Customer Information Control System (CICS) CLIST IBM DB2 Disaster Recovery IBM Parallel Sysplex Monitoring of Systems IBM System/360 Rexx (Programming Language) Tivoli Management Framework IBM Resource Access Control Facility System Programming
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TCP/IP Z/OS Scripting Software Troubleshooting Information Technology Performance Monitor Omegamon Servicenow

Job description

NetView Administration & Support:

  • Administer and maintain IBM NetView for z/OS environments.
  • Configure and support NetView automation infrastructure, definitions, policies, and operational controls.
  • Monitor NetView performance, availability, and operational effectiveness.
  • Support highly available enterprise mainframe environments.

Automation Development:

  • Design and develop automation solutions using REXX, CLIST, and NetView Command Lists (CMDLISTs).
  • Develop automated recovery procedures and operational workflows.
  • Create reusable automation frameworks to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual intervention.

Event & Message Automation:

  • Implement and maintain event-driven and message-based automation solutions.
  • Configure and maintain NetView Automation Tables (AUTOTBL).
  • Develop message-processing rules to identify, classify, and respond to system events.
  • Implement automated notification and escalation processes.

Monitoring & Incident Management:

  • Implement proactive monitoring and alerting solutions.
  • Support enterprise event correlation and alert management.
  • Participate in production support and operational incident resolution.
  • Perform root cause analysis for infrastructure and automation failures.
  • Develop automation to improve operational resiliency and minimize manual operator intervention.

Infrastructure Integration:

  • Integrate NetView automation with z/OS Communications Server, VTAM, TCP/IP, OMEGAMON, and enterprise monitoring platforms.
  • Support automation across Sysplex environments.
  • Collaborate with operations, network, security, and systems programming teams.

Requirements

  • IBM NetView for z/OS administration and automation
  • NetView Automation Tables (AUTOTBL)
  • NetView Command Lists (CMDLISTs)
  • NetView event management and message automation
  • Advanced REXX programming
  • CLIST development
  • Automation scripting and event-processing logic
  • Automated recovery procedures
  • z/OS Communications Server
  • VTAM
  • TCP/IP
  • OMEGAMON integration
  • Enterprise monitoring and event-management solutions
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to design and implement event-driven operational automation

Experience:

  • 7+ years of experience with the IBM z/OS operating system.
  • 5+ years of hands-on IBM NetView administration and automation experience.
  • Demonstrated experience developing automation using REXX, CLIST, and NetView automation.
  • Proven experience designing event-driven operational automation solutions.
  • Experience supporting highly available enterprise mainframe environments.
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure incidents and implement long-term resiliency improvements.
  • Preferred experience with IBM System Automation for z/OS (SA z/OS).
  • Preferred experience supporting large-scale financial services or banking environments.
  • Knowledge of RACF and z/OS security controls preferred.
  • Familiarity with ITIL processes and ServiceNow preferred.
  • Experience supporting 24x7 enterprise production environments preferred.
  • Knowledge of CICS, DB2, IMS, MQ, and related z/OS subsystems preferred.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field preferred. Equivalent technical experience may be considered.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

About the company

CTG, a Cegeka company, delivers IT and business solutions that enhance clients’ digital agility, empowering them to seize new opportunities and overcome any challenge. Backed by more than 60 years’ experience and a commitment to being a reliable, results-driven partner, we work shoulder to shoulder with clients to shape digital together. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. With more than 9,000 team members in over 15 countries, we combine global expertise with local insight to deliver innovative solutions. We operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working with over 3,000 clients in many of today’s highest-growth industries.

Together, we shape what’s next-working shoulder to shoulder to deliver impactful solutions for our clients and society. Our culture is built by the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. It’s a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. At CTG, you’ll find a workplace where you are encouraged to grow, supported in your ambitions, and empowered to shape your own career journey. For more information, visit ;br> CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.

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