Mainframe Automation Engineer - National Remote

Optum; Eden Prairie (MN); Remote; USD 89,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Mainframe Automation Engineer to work remotely within the U.S. This role involves automating commands and monitoring systems for operations, requiring extensive experience with zOS and relevant tools. Candidates should be able to work effectively in a dynamic environment, supporting critical health delivery systems.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase options

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with zOS operations and related commands.
• 5+ years of experience in REXX coding for automation.
• High School Diploma or higher is required.

Responsibilities

• Generate rules and scripts to automate manual commands.
• Create system monitoring rules for automation.
• Implement requests within established SLA timeframes.

Skills

zOS operations commands

REXX coding

mainframe automation

Disaster Recovery processes

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

OPSMVS

Netview/SA

Job description

Mainframe Automation Engineer - National Remote

Join to apply for the Mainframe Automation Engineer - National Remote role at Optum

Mainframe Automation Engineer - National Remote

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Mainframe Automation Engineer - National Remote role at Optum

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Enterprise Technology Infrastructure, Platforms & Services (ETIPS) delivers services and operational support to meet business integration objectives. Architecture leadership to provide scalable, secure, and highly available infrastructure solutions to meet care delivery business needs and enable future business growth.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities

• Generating OPSMVS and Netview/SA rules and scripts that replace manual operator commands
• Creating system monitoring rules and scripts to monitor system messages and conditions to allow appropriate responses by Operations and support teams
• Designing code to generate automatic Service Now tickets
• Successfully implementing requests within SLA timeframes
• Assisting in GDPS software installation and GDPS script coding and maintenance in support of the current and future Rapid Recovery/Disaster Recovery processes
• Serving in an “on call” rotation, which could include weekend commitments
  
  

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in the use of TSO, ISPF and SDSF
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in the use of zOS operations commands
• 10+ years of experience with the zOS operating system, including JES2, RACF, and other base systems
• 5+ years of experience with REXX coding and automation rules coding used for zSystems mainframe automation
• 5+ years of experience in providing zSystems mainframe automation solutions via vendor supported tools such as OPSMVS and Netview/SA products
• 2+ years of experience with GDPS installation and script coding for purposes of Disaster Recovery and Rapid recovery scenarios
  
  

Preferred Qualification

• 5+ years of experience using the appropriate API code for functions such as generating Service Now incident tickets
• All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.
  
  

The salary range for this role is $89,800 to $176,700 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

#RPO, #GREEN

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Optum by 2x

Get notified about new Automation Engineer jobs in Eden Prairie, MN.

St Paul, MN $90,000.00-$120,000.00 4 weeks ago

Electrical Engineer I, Summer 2025 (Full-Time New Grad)

St Paul, MN $105,000.00-$125,000.00 2 weeks ago

Electrical Engineer – Entry Level – 2+ Years (Hybrid)

Minneapolis, MN $76,000.00-$95,000.00 4 days ago

Entry-Level Substation Electrical Engineer

Minneapolis, MN $75,000.00-$90,000.00 7 hours ago

Dayton, MN $93,800.00-$164,200.00 1 week ago

Minneapolis, MN $110,000.00-$150,000.00 4 months ago

Minneapolis, MN $90,000.00-$100,000.00 2 days ago

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area 1 month ago

St Paul, MN $120,000.00-$150,000.00 4 weeks ago

Brooklyn Park, MN $110,000.00-$140,000.00 1 day ago

Minneapolis, MN $78,000.00-$93,000.00 2 days ago

Electrical Engineer, BESS Project Development

Minneapolis, MN $140,000.00-$170,000.00 2 weeks ago

Blaine, MN $90,000.00-$110,000.00 15 hours ago

St Paul, MN $60,000.00-$120,000.00 1 week ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.