Mainframe Automation Manager

Position Summary

• We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Automation Engineer to enhance the reliability, efficiency, and availability of z/OS environments through automation solutions. The role involves migrating CA OPS/MVS Event Management and Automation to IBM Tivoli System Automation, developing REXX scripts, and automating routine operational tasks, system monitoring, and incident management.

Key Responsibilities

1. Automation & Product Migration

• Lead or support migration from CA automation products to IBM automation solutions.
• Migrate CA OPS/MVS Event Management and Automation to IBM Tivoli System Automation.
• Develop and maintain REXX scripts to automate routine operational tasks and reduce manual intervention.
• Implement automation using IBM System Automation and OPC/MVS to improve system reliability and availability.
• 2. System Operations & Optimisation
• Automate system monitoring, operational workflows, and incident response activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve automation efficiency and optimise z/OS operations.
• Support high availability and performance of mainframe environments.
• 3. Software Installation & Upgrades
• Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade mainframe automation software and utilities.
• Support software maintenance, patching, and version upgrades.
• Coordinate with vendors for technical support and issue resolution.
• 4. Incident & Problem Management
• Provide L2/L3 production support for automation-related incidents.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Ensure timely incident resolution in accordance with agreed SLAs.
• 5. Change & Compliance Management
• Raise and implement changes through the Change Advisory Board (CAB) process.
• Maintain automation scripts, system configurations, and operational documentation.
• Ensure compliance with security, audit, and organisational standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in mainframe automation and z/OS environments.
• Proven experience with CA OPS/MVS and IBM Tivoli System Automation (IBM SA).
• Experience in CA-to-IBM automation product migration.
• Strong scripting skills in REXX.
• Knowledge of OPC/MVS and automated workload management.
• Basic understanding of z/OS, JCL, and batch processing.
• Experience in production support, incident management, change management, and troubleshooting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.

Ideal Candidate

• The ideal candidate is a technically strong mainframe automation professional with experience in CA OPS/MVS, IBM System Automation, and REXX scripting. The candidate should be capable of delivering automation and migration initiatives that reduce manual effort, improve operational efficiency, and maintain high availability across z/OS environments.
• Hands-on experience migrating CA OPS/MVS to IBM Tivoli System Automation will be a strong advantage.