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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Mainframe Automation/Netview Engineer - **Company:** Computer Task Group, Inc - **Location:** Plano, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** 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, TCP/IP, Z/OS, Scripting, Software Troubleshooting, Information Technology, Performance Monitor, Omegamon, Servicenow - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/263c6845-1cd9-4394-a38b-66652d5bca7e ## About the Role * 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. ## 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. ## Related Videos - [Building with IBM Bob](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100275-building-with-ibm-bob) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [SMART Test Automation - the experience of legacy transformation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100215-smart-test-automation-the-experience-of-legacy-transformation) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) - [Debunking the Top 10 Myths about Web 3](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/634-debunking-the-top-10-myths-about-web-3) - [".Net is too slow" was not an option](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100176-net-is-too-slow-was-not-an-option) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [How to Write a CV and Interview if You Don't Fully Qualify For The Job](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/183-how-to-write-a-cv-and-interview-if-you-don-t-fully-qualify-for-the-job) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence)