Mainframe Automation Manager – Remote

Talisman

Netherlands

Remote

EUR 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Talisman seeks an experienced Mainframe Automation Manager/Specialist for a large-scale migration on a z/OS environment. You will lead the migration from CA OPS/MVS to IBM System Automation, currently 50% complete, focusing on converting legacy REXX-based automation to IBM System Automation and designing an efficient migration framework.

Candidates with hands-on expertise or strong technical leadership will design and implement automation strategies, develop and optimize mainframe processes, and

Qualifications

10–20 years of Mainframe experience.
Hands-on Mainframe automation experience.
Extensive knowledge of CA OPS/MVS and IBM System Automation (IBM SA).
Proven experience with CA-to-IBM automation tooling migrations.
Strong experience developing and maintaining REXX scripts. Experience with z/OS, JCL and Mainframe batch processing.
Ability to manage complex technical migrations or design scalable automation solutions.

Responsibilities

Lead migration from CA OPS/MVS to IBM System Automation.
Analyse and convert legacy REXX automation scripts into IBM System Automation solutions.
Design and implement automation strategies and migration frameworks.
Develop, maintain and optimise Mainframe automation processes.
Automate operational tasks, monitoring and incident-management activities.
Improve system reliability, availability and operational efficiency.
Work with z/OS, JCL, OPC/MVS and Mainframe batch processing.
Provide L2/L3 technical support and perform root cause analysis.
Implement technical changes through the CAB process.
Maintain technical documentation and ensure a smooth migration.

Skills

Mainframe automation

CA OPS/MVS

IBM System Automation

REXX scripting

z/OS & JCL

Migration leadership

Job description

Location: Remote/ International

Start Date: ASAP

Working Hours: 40 hours per week (08:30–17:00 CET)

Contract Type: Temporary

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Mainframe Automation Manager / Specialist to join a large-scale migration project within a complex z/OS Mainframe environment.

The project involves migrating from CA OPS/MVS to IBM System Automation and is currently 50% complete. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering the remaining migration activities, with a strong focus on converting legacy REXX-based automation into IBM System Automation.

We are looking for someone with either deep hands‑on expertise in both technologies or strong technical leadership and architectural skills to design and implement an efficient migration framework.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support the migration from CA OPS/MVS to IBM System Automation.
Analyse and convert legacy REXX automation scripts into IBM System Automation solutions.
Design and implement automation strategies and migration frameworks.
Develop, maintain and optimise Mainframe automation processes.
Automate operational tasks, monitoring and incident-management activities.
Improve system reliability, availability and operational efficiency.
Work with z/OS, JCL, OPC/MVS and Mainframe batch processing.
Provide L2/L3 technical support and perform root cause analysis.
Implement technical changes through the CAB process.
Maintain technical documentation and ensure a smooth migration.

Required Skills & Experience

10–20 years of relevant Mainframe experience.
Strong hands‑on experience with Mainframe automation.
Extensive knowledge of CA OPS/MVS and IBM System Automation (IBM SA).
Proven experience with CA-to-IBM automation tooling migrations.
Strong experience developing and maintaining REXX scripts.Experience with z/OS, JCL and Mainframe batch processing.
Ability to manage complex technical migrations or design scalable automation solutions.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

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