IBM Systems Automation Software Systems Programmer/Administrator

• 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 closely with systems programmers, operations teams, application support, and infrastructure engineers.
• Develop REXX, CLIST, 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.

• 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 REXX, CLIST, or automation scripts.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience migrating IBM’s Auto Operations software to Broadcom’s OPS/MVS software would be a major plus
• 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.
• Technical Skills
• IBM Systems Automation for z/OS
• IBM NetView
• IBM z/OS
• REXX
• JCL
• SMP/E
• RACF
• JES2/JES3
• SDSF
• TSO/ISPF
• GDPS
• Parallel Sysplex
• OMEGAMON
• IBM Tivoli
• IBM Db2 (preferred)
• CICS (preferred)
• IMS (preferred)
• Soft 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

Pay Range: $70/hr - $75/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

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