Mainframe Automation / NetView Engineer - 26-13933

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Automation / NetView Engineer to support enterprise IBM z/OS environments through advanced automation, system monitoring, and operational resiliency solutions., The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience administering IBM NetView for z/OS, developing automation using REXX and CLIST, implementing event-driven automation, and supporting critical infrastructure monitoring and recovery processes., * Administer, configure, and maintain IBM NetView for z/OS environments.

• Support NetView automation infrastructure and operational controls.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and operational effectiveness.
• Manage NetView definitions, automation policies, and configurations.

Automation Development

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

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 notifications and escalation procedures.

Monitoring & Incident Management

• Develop proactive monitoring and alerting solutions.
• Support enterprise event correlation and alert management.
• Troubleshoot production incidents involving mainframe infrastructure and automation.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Support operational resiliency and recovery processes in production environments.

Infrastructure Integration

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

• 7+ years of experience working with IBM z/OS.
• 5+ years of hands-on IBM NetView administration and automation experience.
• Strong programming and automation experience with REXX, CLIST, and NetView Command Lists.
• Proven experience designing and implementing event-driven automation solutions.
• Experience supporting highly available enterprise mainframe environments.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for complex infrastructure and production incidents.
• Ability to develop automated recovery procedures and improve operational resiliency.

Required Technical Skills

IBM Mainframe & NetView

• IBM z/OS operating system
• IBM NetView for z/OS administration
• NetView Automation Tables (AUTOTBL)
• NetView Command Lists (CMDLISTs)
• NetView event management and message automation
• NetView operations management

Automation & Scripting

• Advanced REXX programming
• CLIST development
• Automation scripting and event-processing logic
• Automated recovery procedures
• Reusable automation framework development

Networking & Monitoring

• z/OS Communications Server
• VTAM
• TCP/IP
• OMEGAMON integration
• Enterprise monitoring and alerting solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with IBM System Automation for z/OS (SA z/OS).
• Experience supporting large-scale financial services or banking environments.
• Knowledge of RACF and z/OS security controls.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes and ServiceNow.
• Experience supporting 24×7 enterprise production environments.
• Knowledge of CICS, DB2, IMS, MQ, and related z/OS subsystems.