- Remote
- Preference: Brazil time zone (or similar overlapping time zones)
We are looking for an experienced Mainframe Automation Engineer with strong expertise in IBM Z System Automation and migration from CA/Broadcom automation tools.
This role focuses on modernizing and optimizing automation frameworks within IBM Z environments, ensuring high availability, reliability, and operational efficiency across critical systems.
- Lead and support z/OS automation migration initiatives, including:
- Migration from CA OPS/MVS to IBM Tivoli System Automation for z/OS
- Migration from CA Automation Point to IBM System Automation for Integrated Operations Management (SAIOM)
- Convert existing OPS/MVS rules and REXX execs into IBM System Automation-compatible configurations
- Design and manage policy-based automation using Policy Database (PDB)
- Implement and manage system startup, shutdown, and automation workflows in z/OS environments
- Provide operational support, troubleshooting, and advisory for automation-related issues
- Collaborate with infrastructure and operations teams to ensure high availability of mission-critical systems
- Support installation, configuration, and tuning of IBM automation tools
- Contribute to system monitoring, alerting, and event-driven automation design
- 5+ years of experience in mainframe operations, automation, or support roles
- Strong hands-on expertise in:
- TSO/ISPF
- JCL
- REXX, PIPE REXX, OPS REXX
- System Automation Policy Database (PDB)
- Proven experience with:
- z/OS automation migration projects
- IBM Tivoli System Automation for z/OS
- NetView for z/OS
- Solid understanding of z/OS system operations, including:
- System startup and shutdown processes
- Automation frameworks and configurations
- SMP/E
- Experience working with:
- Broadcom/CA automation tools (e.g., CA OPS/MVS, Automation Point)
- Fully automated system environments on IBM Z
- Exposure to SAIOM (System Automation for Integrated Operations Management) is a plus
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
