Senior Mainframe Automation - OPS/MVS / System Automation / GDPS

M&T Bank Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 97,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match 5%

PTO 25 days + 12 holidays

Volunteer hours 40

Job summary

M&T Bank Corporation is seeking a Senior Mainframe Automation SME to lead enterprise automation across the Mainframe environment. You will apply expertise in Broadcom OPS/MVS, IBM SA z/OS, and GDPS to enhance automation maturity, resiliency, and modernization efforts.

Responsibilities include designing and optimizing automation, developing IPL startup/shutdown automation, and partnering with cross-functional teams to meet operational goals.

Qualifications

• Combination of ≥7 years education and/or related work experience.
• Hands-on enterprise automation expertise required.
• Experience with OPS/MVS and System Automation policy/configuration.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and optimization of Mainframe automation.
• Develop and maintain IPL automation for startup/shutdown stability.
• Assist DR processes with GDPS workflows and recovery automation.
• Collaborate with z/OS, Middleware, Application, Scheduling and Infra teams.
• Drive phased IPL automation during maintenance windows.
• Troubleshoot complex automation issues across environments.
• Create runbooks and documentation; mentor junior engineers.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and backlog refinement.

Skills

Broadcom OPS/MVS

IBM System Automation (SA z/OS)

GDPS

NetView

z/OS core knowledge

JES2/JES3

IPLs (startup/shutdown)

REXX scripting

Incident/problem resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Ansible

REST API integration

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Mainframe Automation SME to lead and drive automation initiatives within the enterprise Mainframe environment. This role requires deep expertise in Broadcom OPS/MVS, IBM System Automation (SA z/OS), and GDPS, along with strong knowledge of z/OS core components, NetView, and IPL processes. The candidate will enhance automation maturity, improve resiliency, and support modernization efforts across the platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of Mainframe automation using OPS/MVS and System Automation.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain automation for IPL (startup/shutdown) with a focus on stability, repeatability, and minimal manual intervention.
• Support and improve Disaster Recovery (DR) processes, including GDPS workflows and recovery automation.
• Partner with z/OS, Middleware, Application, Scheduling, and Infrastructure teams to align automation with operational and business requirements.
• Drive phased IPL automation strategies to support controlled startup/shutdown during maintenance windows.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation and system issues across Production, Non‑Prod, and Staging environments.
• Create and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and standards to ensure supportability and knowledge transfer.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies; contribute to backlog refinement, PI planning, and roadmap definition.

Required Skills & Experience

• Combined minimum of 7 years’ higher education and/or related work experience
• Strong hands‑on expertise in enterprise automation.
• Broadcom OPS/MVS: rule development/tuning, automation frameworks, and use of newer product capabilities.
• IBM System Automation (SA z/OS): policy configuration, resource automation, and operational integration.
• GDPS: strong understanding and experience with GDPS automation (e.g., Metro/Global/XRC concepts as applicable).
• NetView: monitoring/integration experience and operational troubleshooting.
• Strong z/OS core knowledge: JES2/JES3 concepts (as applicable), SYSLOG/message handling, WTORs, system start/stop sequencing, and IPL procedures.
• Strong scripting skills with REXX (advanced), and ability to build supportable automation solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to work in high‑availability production environments and lead incident/problem resolution.

Preferred / Desired Skills

• 8–12+ years of Mainframe experience with Watchtower / observability tooling experience.
• Ansible playbook development for Mainframe automation.
• OPS/MVS REST API integration (e.g., integrating automation workflows with external orchestration tools).
• Experience modernizing automation processes and implementing standardization and documentation best practices.
• Experience working in Agile delivery models.

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across technical and non‑technical teams.
• Strong ownership, accountability, and bias for action.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and influence in a matrixed environment.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills; capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Comfortable providing after‑hours support during critical change windows (e.g., IPL weekends) when required.

Role Level

Senior SME / Individual Contributor (may serve as technical lead for Mainframe Automation).

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $97,100.00 - $161,800.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation. The range listed above corresponds to our national pay range for this role. The specific pay range applicable to you may vary based on your location.

Benefits

• Health, welfare, and retirement benefits
• 401(k) match at 5%
• Work-life balance and flexible work arrangements
• Banking Officers start with 25 days PTO plus 12 paid holidays
• 40 hours paid volunteer hours per year
• Much more.

Location

Clanton, Alabama, United States of America

About M&T Bank

Great companies have an enduring sense of purpose. At M&T, our purpose is a simple one: make a difference in people’s lives and uplift the communities we serve. M&T Bank Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&T’s affiliates offer advice, guidance, expertise and solutions across the entire financial spectrum, combining M&T Bank’s traditional banking services with the wealth management and institutional capabilities offered by Wilmington Trust. M&T Bank has a network of over 1,000 branches and 2,200 ATMs that span 12 states from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C. For more than 165 years, M&T has strived to take an active role in our communities and build long‑lasting relationships with our customers. We are a bank for communities—combining the capabilities of a large bank with the care of a locally focused institution. As an employer of choice, we are proud to offer competitive benefits ranging from medical and retirement to forty hours of paid volunteer time, each year. Our core values – integrity, ownership, collaboration, curiosity, and candor – drive the work we do. We seek to further build upon our record of success by bringing in top talent and fresh skill sets while continuing to support the growth and development of all our team members. View M&T’s Human Capital Report to learn more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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