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Senior Mainframe Automation – OPS/MVS, System Automation, GDPS
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Senior Mainframe Automation – OPS/MVS, System Automation, GDPS
Clanton, Alabama, United States of America
Full Time
4 hours ago
$97,100 - $161,800 USD
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Key skills
Ansible
REST API
Agile
About this role
Role Overview
Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of Mainframe automation using OPS/MVS and System Automation
Develop, enhance, and maintain automation for IPL (startup/shutdown) with a focus on stability, repeatability, and minimal manual intervention
Support and improve Disaster Recovery (DR) processes, including GDPS workflows and recovery automation
Partner with z/OS, Middleware, Application, Scheduling, and Infrastructure teams to align automation with operational and business requirements
Drive phased IPL automation strategies to support controlled startup/shutdown during maintenance windows
Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation and system issues across Production, Non‑Prod, and Staging environments
Create and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and standards to ensure supportability and knowledge transfer
Mentor junior engineers and promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
Participate in Agile ceremonies; contribute to backlog refinement, PI planning, and roadmap definition
Requirements
Combined minimum of 7 years’ higher education and/or related work experience
Strong hands‑on expertise in enterprise automation
Broadcom OPS/MVS: rule development/tuning, automation frameworks, and use of newer product capabilities
IBM System Automation (SA z/OS): policy configuration, resource automation, and operational integration
GDPS: strong understanding and experience with GDPS automation (e.g., Metro/Global/XRC concepts as applicable)
NetView: monitoring/integration experience and operational troubleshooting
Strong z/OS core knowledge: JES2/JES3 concepts (as applicable), SYSLOG/message handling, WTORs, system start/stop sequencing, and IPL procedures
Strong scripting skills with REXX (advanced), and ability to build supportable automation solutions
Demonstrated ability to work in high‑availability production environments and lead incident/problem resolution
8–12+ years of Mainframe experience with Watchtower / observability tooling experience (preferred)
Ansible playbook development for Mainframe automation (preferred)
OPS/MVS REST API integration (e.g., integrating automation workflows with external orchestration tools) (preferred)
Experience modernizing automation processes and implementing standardization and documentation best practices (preferred)
Experience working in Agile delivery models (preferred)
Tech Stack
Ansible
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Health, welfare, and retirement benefits
401(k) match at 5%
Work-life balance and flexible work arrangements
25 days PTO plus 12 paid holidays
40 hours paid volunteer hours per year
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