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# Mainframe System/Automation Engineer - Remote

- **Company:** ARBOR SYSTEMS, INC.
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Databases, System Configuration, IBM System/360, Job Control Language (JCL), Rexx (Programming Language), Tivoli Management Framework, Interactive System Productivity Facility (ISPF), Mainframes, Z/OS, Tso/ispf, Reliability of Systems
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/ca90f5af-c4d4-4a20-9767-fa639ce2297a

## About the Role

* 5+ years in Mainframe Operations, Support, or Automation.
 * Strong knowledge of z/OS, TSO, ISPF, JCL, and REXX.
 * Experience with IBM NetView for z/OS.
 * Experience with IBM System Automation for z/OS.
 * Knowledge of System Automation Policy Database (PDB).
 * Experience in z/OS Automation Migration Projects.
 * Strong communication and consulting skills.

<>Nice to Have

 * SMP/E
 * z/OS startup and shutdown procedures
 * IBM Z system configuration and automation
 * Experience with fully automated IBM Z environments

## Description

We are seeking a Mainframe Systme/Automation Engineer with strong experience in IBM Z automation, z/OS operations, and migration projects. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise with NetView for z/OS, System Automation for z/OS, REXX, JCL, TSO/ISPF, and Policy Database (PDB).
<>Key Responsibilities

 * Support and implement System Automation for z/OS and NetView for z/OS solutions.
 * Participate in z/OS Automation Migration and modernization projects.
 * Develop and maintain automation policies using System Automation Policy Database (PDB).
 * Create and maintain REXX scripts and JCL.
 * Support z/OS operations, startup/shutdown procedures, monitoring, and automation initiatives.
 * Troubleshoot automation, system operations, and configuration issues.
 * Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to improve automation and system reliability.