Senior Mainframe Automation - OPS/MVS / System Automation / GDPS
Core
Lead and drive automation initiatives for enterprise Mainframe environments, focusing on system stability, disaster recovery, and modernization efforts.
Role type
Senior Individual Contributor Mainframe Automation SME
Builds
Automated startup/shutdown (IPL) workflows, Disaster Recovery (GDPS) processes, and operational monitoring solutions
Domain
Banking / Mainframe Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Broadcom OPS/MVS, IBM System Automation (SA z/OS), GDPS, NetView, z/OS core components (JES2/JES3, SYSLOG, WTORs), REXX scripting
Preferred skills
Watchtower observability tooling, Ansible playbook development, OPS/MVS REST API integration, Agile delivery models
Technologies
Broadcom OPS/MVS, IBM System Automation, GDPS, NetView, REXX, Watchtower, Ansible
Responsibilities
Design and optimize Mainframe automation using OPS/MVS and System Automation; Develop and maintain IPL automation for stability and repeatability; Support and improve Disaster Recovery processes including GDPS workflows; Partner with z/OS, Middleware, and Infrastructure teams to align automation with business requirements; Troubleshoot complex automation and system issues across Production, Non-Prod, and Staging environments; Create and maintain operational documentation and runbooks; Mentor junior engineers and promote knowledge sharing
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC