Mainframe Automation / Netview Engineer

Alliance of Professionals & Consultants, Inc.; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance of Professionals & Consultants, Inc. is seeking an experienced Mainframe NetView Engineer to support IBM z/OS environments through automation, monitoring, and resiliency.

The role focuses on NetView administration, automation with REXX/CLIST, and event-driven processing in a hybrid setup across Chandler, AZ; Plano, TX; Charlotte, NC; Jersey City, NJ (3 days in office). The candidate will design automation frameworks, implement event and message automation, and participate in incident

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with IBM z/OS operating system.
• 5+ years of IBM NetView administration and automation experience.
• Strong hands-on development experience with REXX, CLIST, and NetView automation.
• Proven experience designing event-driven operational automation solutions.
• Demonstrated success supporting highly available enterprise mainframe environments.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure incidents and implement long-term resiliency improvements.

Responsibilities

• NetView Administration & Support: Administer and maintain IBM NetView for z/OS environments; configure and support NetView automation infrastructure; monitor NetView performance and availability; manage NetView definitions and policies.

Skills

Mainframe experience

Automation design

Event-driven automation

Troubleshooting complex infra

Tools

IBM NetView for z/OS

REXX

CLIST

AUTOTBL

CMDLISTs

OMEGAMON

VTAM

TCP/IP

RACF

Job description

Job Title: Mainframe Automation / Netview Engineer

Type of Engagement: 12-month contract (Not open to 3rd party C2C consultants. Visa sponsorship is not available)

Work Location: Hybrid position in Chandler, AZ, Plano, TX, or Charlotte, NC, Jersey City, NJ (3 days office)

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe NetView Engineer to support enterprise IBM z/OS environments through advanced automation, monitoring, and operational resiliency solutions. The successful candidate will be responsible for administering IBM NetView for z/OS, developing automation solutions using REXX and CLIST, implementing message-driven automation, and supporting critical infrastructure monitoring and recovery processes.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

NetView Administration & Support:

Administer and maintain IBM NetView for z/OS environments. Configure and support NetView automation infrastructure. Monitor NetView performance, availability, and operational effectiveness. Manage NetView definitions, policies, and operational controls.

Automation Development:

Design and develop automation solutions utilizing: REXX CLIST NetView Command Lists (CMDLISTs) Develop automated recovery procedures and operational workflows. Create reusable automation frameworks to improve operational efficiency.

Event & Message Automation:

Implement and maintain: Event-driven automation Message automation solutions Automated notification processes Automated escalation procedures Configure and maintain Automation Tables (AUTOTBL). Design message-processing rules to identify, classify, and respond to system events.

Monitoring & Incident Management:

Implement proactive monitoring and alerting solutions. Support enterprise event correlation and alert management. Develop automation to reduce manual operator intervention. Participate in production support and operational incident resolution. Perform root cause analysis for infrastructure and automation failures.

Infrastructure Integration:

Integrate NetView automation with: z/OS Communications Server VTAM TCP/IP OMEGAMON Enterprise monitoring platforms Support automation across Sysplex environments. Collaborate with operations, network, security, and systems programming teams.

Required Skills & Experience:

7+ years of experience with IBM z/OS operating system 5+ years of IBM NetView administration and automation experience. Strong hands‑on development experience with REXX, CLIST, and NetView automation. Proven experience designing event-driven operational automation solutions. Demonstrated success supporting highly available enterprise mainframe environments. Ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure incidents and implement long-term resiliency improvements.

NetView Expertise:

• IBM NetView for z/OS Administration
• NetView Automation Tables (AUTOTBL)
• NetView Command Lists (CMDLISTs)
• NetView Event Management
• NetView Message Automation
• NetView Operations Management

Automation Development:

• Advanced REXX Programming
• CLIST Development
• Automation Scripting
• Event Processing Logic
• Automated Recovery Procedures

Networking & Monitoring:

• z/OS Communications Server VTAM TCP/IP OMEGAMON Integration
• Enterprise Monitoring Solutions

Big Bonus Points if you Have:

• Experience with IBM System Automation for z/OS (SA z/OS).
• Experience managing large-scale financial services or banking environments.
• Knowledge of RACF and z/OS security controls.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes and ServiceNow.
• Experience supporting 24x7 enterprise production environments.
• Knowledge of CICS, DB2, IMS, MQ, and related z/OS subsystems.

Job Requisition # 40501

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role is $52.00 - $57.00 per hour. The disclosed pay range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case, such as skills and experience levels.

APC is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status.

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