Role Name : Mainframe Production Operations Engineer
Location: 100% Remote
C2C Rate: $65 70/hr on C2C
W2 Rate: $62/hr on W2
Employment Type: W2 / C2C
Visa: Open OPT Accepted
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Production Operations Engineer with strong expertise in IBM Z automation and production operations. The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience migrating automation environments from CA OPS/MVS to IBM Tivoli System Automation for z/OS and strong REXX programming skills.
This role will focus on mainframe production operations, automation migration, system configuration, troubleshooting, and supporting highly automated IBM Z environments.
Responsibilities
Support and maintain production operations within an IBM Z mainframe environment.
Perform and support migration from CA OPS/MVS to IBM Tivoli System Automation for z/OS.
Develop, modify, and maintain REXX programs for mainframe automation and operational processes.
Work with IBM System Automation for z/OS to automate and manage system resources and applications.
Configure and maintain the System Automation Policy Database (PDB).
Support z/OS system operations, including system startup, shutdown, configuration, and operational procedures.
Work with TSO and ISPF for system administration, troubleshooting, and operational activities.
Develop and maintain JCL for production processing and automation activities.
Support NetView for z/OS and IBM System Automation environments.
Troubleshoot automation, scheduling, system, and production issues.
Participate in z/OS automation migration and implementation projects.
Support fully automated system configurations and operational processes on IBM Z.
Document technical procedures, automation configurations, migration activities, and operational processes.
Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and mainframe teams to resolve production issues.
Provide technical support and participate in operational improvements and automation initiatives.
Required Qualifications
5+ years of experience in a Mainframe Operations environment in an operational, service, consulting, or support role.
Mandatory experience migrating CA OPS/MVS to IBM Tivoli System Automation for z/OS.
Strong hands-on experience with REXX programming.
Hands-on experience with TSO and ISPF.
Strong JCL development and troubleshooting skills.
Working knowledge of the System Automation Policy Database (PDB).
Experience with z/OS Automation Migration projects.
Experience with IBM System Automation for z/OS.
Experience with NetView for z/OS.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong troubleshooting and production support experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of IBM Z software and technologies.
Experience with z/OS system operations, configuration, startup, and shutdown.
Knowledge of SMP/E.
Knowledge of competing mainframe automation products.
Experience implementing fully automated system configurations on IBM Z.
Experience supporting large-scale mainframe production environments.
