Mainframe System Programmer

Vertex Elite LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Elite LLC is seeking a qualified Mainframe Systems Programmer to join our team on a contract basis. The role focuses on advanced automation and mainframe orchestration using IBM Tivoli System Automation and BMC AMI Ops Automation across z/OS environments.

The ideal candidate will have deep experience with IPL automation, startups, and proactive system health monitoring to ensure uptime and reliability in complex mainframe workflows.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in IBM Tivoli System Automation for z/OS.
• Expertise migrating from BMC MainView AutoOperator to IBM Tivoli Automation.
• Hands-on experience with BMC AMI Ops Automation for CICS, IMS, MQ, and z/OS.
• Automating IPL, system startup/shutdown, application management, and alerting.

Skills

IBM Tivoli Automation

Automation scripting

IPL automation

Tools

BMC AMI Ops Automation

z/OS

CICS

IMS

MQSeries

Job description

Vertex Elite is currently seeking a qualified Mainframe Systems Programmer to join our team.

Job Type : Contract

Required Qualifications:

• 9+ years of experience in IBM Tivoli System Automation for z/OS, with expertise in migrating from BMC MainView AutoOperator to IBM Tivoli Automation.
• Strong hands-on experience with BMC AMI Ops Automation for CICS, IMS, MQ, and z/OS.
• Expertise in automating IPL, system startup/shutdown, application management, and exception-based message alerting.
• Experience with IMS, DB2, MQSeries, CICS, network automation, and IBM Workload Scheduler (IWS/OPC).
• Knowledge of ServiceNow ticket automation, system health monitoring, automated issue detection, and email alerts.