Mainframe Automation Engineer- OPSMVS and Netview

Optum; Oregon (WI); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum is seeking a senior z/OS automation engineer for a 100% remote role in the United States. You will design and implement automation for OPSMVS, Netview/SA, and GDPS to support disaster recovery, monitoring, and IT service workflows.

You must have hands-on TSO/ISPF/SDSF experience and a track record of delivering automation within SLAs, including on-call rotations, with strong collaboration across global teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience with TSO, ISPF and SDSF.
• 10+ years with zOS operations commands.
• 10+ years with the zOS operating system, including JES2, RACF, and other base systems.
• 5+ years of experience with OPSMVS REXX and rules coding and with Netview/SA REXX and rules coding, specifically as it relates to GDPS.
• 5+ years of experience in providing automation solutions via the OPSMVS and Netview/SA products.
• 5+ years of experience with GDPS installation and script coding for purposes of Disaster Recovery and Rapid recovery scenarios.

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.

Skills

TSO

ISPF

SDSF

z/OS

JES2 RACF

OPSMVS REXX

NetView/SA REXX

GDPS

Automation

ServiceNow API

Tools

OPSMVS

NetView/SA

GDPS

Job description

This is a 100% REMOTE position

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 work remotely * 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.

Qualifications - External

Required Qualifications:

• 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 OPSMVS REXX and rules coding and with Netview/SA REXX and rules coding, specifically as it relates to GDPS


• 5+ years of experience in providing automation solutions via the OPSMVS and Netview/SA products


• 5+ 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 employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $88,000 to $173,200 annually. 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.

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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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