Senior AI Automation Engineer

Apex Systems; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K with company match

ESPP

HSA

Certification prep

Job summary

Everforth Apex seeks a Senior AI Automation Engineer to spearhead AI-driven automation for mainframe z/VM and Linux patching, emphasizing scalable agent-based workflows and integrated security tooling.

Requires 10+ years in mainframe infrastructure, hands-on AI automation, and strong Python development in enterprise settings. Hybrid work arrangement with onsite expectations at Plano, TX; Jersey City, NJ; Charlotte, NC; and Chandler, AZ.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in mainframe infrastructure engineering (z/VM, Linux)
• Hands-on experience with AI/agent-based automation frameworks
• Strong Python development in enterprise environments

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of AI-driven automation frameworks for z/VM and Linux patching.
• Build and deploy agent-based workflows to orchestrate vulnerability remediation at scale.
• Integrate AI agents with mainframe systems, APIs, and security tooling.
• Partner with infrastructure and security teams to prioritize and execute patching initiatives.
• Ensure the reliability, scalability, and operational readiness of automation solutions.

Skills

Python programming

Mainframe infrastructure

AI/agent-based automation

z/VM & Linux

Job description

Job # 3052216

Job Description:

Senior AI Automation Engineer

Location:

Plano, TX/Jersey City, NJ/Charlotte, NC/Chandler, AZ (Hybrid)

Employment Type:

Contract

Contract Duration:

12 Months

Role Overview

This role involves driving the AI-enabled modernization of mainframe z/VM and Linux vulnerability patching. The objective is to develop agent-based automation to accelerate remediation and reduce security risk. This position requires a specific start date due to business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of AI-driven automation frameworks for z/VM and Linux patching.
• Build and deploy agent-based workflows to orchestrate vulnerability remediation at scale.
• Integrate AI agents with mainframe systems, APIs, and security tooling.
• Partner with infrastructure and security teams to prioritize and execute patching initiatives.
• Ensure the reliability, scalability, and operational readiness of automation solutions.

Required Qualifications

Experience: 10+ years of experience in mainframe infrastructure engineering, including z/VM and Linux installation and testing. Hands-on experience developing AI/agent-based automation frameworks and agents is necessary.

Technical Skills: Strong Python programming skills in enterprise environments are required. Experience developing and integrating with z/VM and Linux APIs is also necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with agent-based or autonomous system architectures.
• Experience with mainframe tooling supporting end-to-end vulnerability patching.
• Exposure to AIOps or AI applied to mainframe infrastructure operations.

Work Environment

This position requires a hybrid schedule with a minimum of three days per week onsite. Approved locations for this role are Plano, TX; Jersey City, NJ; Charlotte, NC; and Chandler, AZ.

About Everforth Apex

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Benefits Overview

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

ADA Accommodations

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