Z/OS Mainframe Automation Engineer - Only USC

OM Housing; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company is looking for a Mainframe Automation Operation team member in Pittsburgh. This role involves supporting mainframe automation infrastructure and requires skills in REXX scripting and z/OS. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in engineering or Computer Science and typically have 6-10 years of experience. Strong troubleshooting and communication skills are essential. Experience with GDPS and ServiceNow is preferred. Join our innovative team and help shape the future of automation.

Qualifications

• Typically, 6-10 years of experience.
• Experience interacting with mainframe infrastructure managers.
• Ability to gather functional requirements and document processes.

Responsibilities

• Support mainframe automation infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain automation routines.
• Configure and support automation failover in a multi-site environment.

Skills

Expert-level REXX scripting

Strong troubleshooting skillset

Excellent written/verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Broadcom’s OPS/MVS

z/OS operating environment

Git

Job description

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Mainframe Automation Operation to join our Mainframe team. This role is in NY/NJ, Lake Mary, Pittsburgh.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

• Supporting mainframe automation infrastructure using Broadcom’s OPS/MVS and System State Manager
• Expert-level REXX scripting for developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting automation routines
• In‑depth knowledge of the z/OS operating environment and core automation products
• Demonstrated experience configuring and supporting automation failover in a multi‑site environment, ensuring seamless transfer of all processes between locations
• Strong troubleshooting skillset: diagnosing system errors, preparing detailed problem reports and driving fixes
• Solid change‑control discipline: peer code reviews and version control (Git)
• Excellent written/verbal communication—creating runbooks, process documentation and delivering team training

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred. Typically, 6-10 years of experience.
• Proven ability to partner with other mainframe infrastructure managers, consulting on design and implementation of automated solutions within their domains.
• Proven ability to gather functional requirements, design automation workflows and document processes; strong troubleshooting skillset: diagnosing system errors, preparing detailed problem reports and driving fixes.
• Solid change‑control discipline: peer code reviews and version control (Git).
• Excellent written/verbal communication—creating runbooks, process documentation and delivering team training.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with GDPS and Safeguarded Copy for workload resilience and disaster recovery.
• ServiceNow ITSM ticketing and workflow automation experience.
• API configuration and RESTful integration skills.