Mainframe Automation Netview Engineer TX AZ NC locations hybrid

IPolarity LLC; Whippany (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

IPolarity LLC is seeking a seasoned Mainframe NetView Engineer to support IBM z/OS environments with automation, monitoring, and resiliency. You will administer NetView, develop automation using REXX and CLIST, and implement event-driven automation to optimize incident response.

The role focuses on NetView definitions, policies, operational controls, and integration with enterprise monitoring tools, ensuring high availability. Onsite relocation is considered where needed.

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

• 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.
• Design and develop automation solutions utilizing REXX, CLIST, and CMDLISTs.
• Develop automated recovery procedures and operational workflows.
• Implement event-driven automation and message automation solutions.
• Configure and maintain Automation Tables (AUTOTBL).
• Implement proactive monitoring and alerting; assist incident resolution.
• Integrate NetView automation with z/OS components and enterprise monitoring.

Skills

z/OS

NetView

REXX

CLIST

Automation design

Event-driven automation

Mainframe operations

Troubleshooting

Tools

NetView AUTOTBL

NetView CMDLISTs

CICS

DB2

MQ

Job description

Role: Mainframe Automation / Netview Engineer

Location: Phoenix, AZ or Charlotte, NC or Plano, TX

The Role:

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.

• This role requires employees to live in or around the Phoenix, AZ or Charlotte, NC or Plano, TX area. You will be responsible to be onsite 3 days a week. We will consider candidates who are willing to relocate to one of the areas listed.

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 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.

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

Preferred Experience:

• 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.