Sr. Mainframe Systems Programmer – Automation (Consultant)

The LaSalle Network; Downers Grove (IL); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Remote Mainframe Automation Engineer to design and implement advanced automation solutions. This role involves leveraging IBM System Automation, Netview, and GDPS to enhance system reliability. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills and a passion for automation, working in a fully remote contract-to-hire position.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of IBM System Automation, Netview, and GDPS.
• Passion for automation and system resilience.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing automation solutions using IBM System Automation.
• Managing Netview and System Automation for high availability.
• Optimizing GDPS automation for disaster recovery.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Collaboration

Tools

REXX

Assembler

Ansible

GitHub

Jira

Bugzilla

Job description

$50 - $60 hourly

Job Category: Technology

Position Type: Contract / Temporary

Work Model: Remote

Job ID: 153873

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance

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Remote Mainframe Automation Engineer

LaSalle Network is partnered with an MSP outside of Chicago who is looking to add a Mainframe Automation Engineer to the team. As part of the Mainframe Automation Team, this role focuses on designing, optimizing, and implementing advanced automation solutions, specifically leveraging IBM System Automation (SA), Netview, and GDPS to enhance reliability and streamline operations across enterprise environments. This is a fully remote, contract-to-hire opportunity.

Key Areas of Focus

• Setting up and managing Netview and System Automation in a GDPS environment to ensure high availability and seamless system failover.
• Utilizing IBM System Automation to orchestrate automated operational processes across different platforms.
• Engineering robust automation solutions that integrate Netview for comprehensive system monitoring and event management.
• Designing solutions that reduce manual intervention by automating corrective actions based on alerts, enabling teams to concentrate on problem resolution and strategic improvements.
• Optimizing GDPS automation for disaster recovery and system resilience.
• Delivering automation solutions using Agile development methodologies to improve efficiency and adaptability.
• Evaluating and enhancing performance metrics of IBM automation tools to proactively detect issues before they impact system availability.

Remote Mainframe Automation Engineer

LaSalle Network is partnered with an MSP outside of Chicago who is looking to add a Mainframe Automation Engineer to the team. As part of the Mainframe Automation Team, this role focuses on designing, optimizing, and implementing advanced automation solutions, specifically leveraging IBM System Automation (SA), Netview, and GDPS to enhance reliability and streamline operations across enterprise environments. This is a fully remote, contract-to-hire opportunity.

Key Areas of Focus

• Setting up and managing Netview and System Automation in a GDPS environment to ensure high availability and seamless system failover.
• Utilizing IBM System Automation to orchestrate automated operational processes across different platforms.
• Engineering robust automation solutions that integrate Netview for comprehensive system monitoring and event management.
• Designing solutions that reduce manual intervention by automating corrective actions based on alerts, enabling teams to concentrate on problem resolution and strategic improvements.
• Optimizing GDPS automation for disaster recovery and system resilience.
• Delivering automation solutions using Agile development methodologies to improve efficiency and adaptability.
• Evaluating and enhancing performance metrics of IBM automation tools to proactively detect issues before they impact system availability.

Required Qualifications

• Deep understanding and hands-on experience with IBM System Automation, Netview, and GDPS.
• Passion for automation and system resilience, focused on delivering a superior client experience through innovative technology.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a commitment to optimizing mainframe automation processes.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to work cross-functionally with teams on automation strategies.

Other Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in REXX and Assembler programming to develop automation scripts and integrate system components.
• Experience with Ansible framework and playbooks for automation deployment.
• Familiarity with GitHub, Jira, Bugzilla for version control and project tracking.
• In-depth knowledge of z/OS, MVS, and related mainframe subcomponents.
• Expertise in IT Service Management (ITSM), IT Operations Management (ITOM), and ITIL Framework.
• Strong grasp of DevOps and Agile principles, ensuring continuous improvement in automation processes.

Conor Srebernak
SeniorProject Manager
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