IBM Systems Automation Software Systems Programmer/Administrator

Systems Automation Software Systems Programmer/Administrator
Remote
12 Months

Job Description

An IBM Systems Automation Software Systems Programmer/Administrator is responsible for implementing, administering, and supporting IBM mainframe automation solutions to ensure high availability, efficient operations, and rapid recovery from system events.

Job Title

IBM Systems Automation Software Systems Programmer/Administrator

Job Summary

The IBM Systems Automation Software Systems Programmer/Administrator is responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining, and supporting IBM Systems Automation products in an IBM z/OS mainframe environment. This role focuses on automating system operations, monitoring system health, troubleshooting complex issues, and ensuring high availability of critical business applications and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain IBM Systems Automation products, including IBM Systems Automation for z/OS (SA z/OS).
• Develop and maintain automation policies, procedures, and recovery routines.
• Configure automated startup, shutdown, monitoring, and recovery processes for z/OS systems and applications.
• Support high availability and disaster recovery initiatives.
• Integrate Systems Automation with IBM NetView, GDPS, JES2/JES3, and other IBM mainframe products.
• Monitor system performance and resolve automation-related incidents.
• Perform root cause analysis for system outages and automation failures.
• Work closely with systems programmers, operations teams, application support, and infrastructure engineers.
• Develop REXX, CLIST, or other scripting solutions to automate administrative tasks.
• Participate in system upgrades, maintenance windows, and production support activities.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, standards, and operational procedures.
• Provide 24x7 on-call support as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of IBM z/OS systems programming or systems administration experience.
• Hands-on experience with IBM Systems Automation for z/OS (SA z/OS).
• Strong knowledge of IBM NetView.
• Experience with z/OS operating system administration.
• Knowledge of JES2/JES3, RACF, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, SMP/E, and JCL.
• Experience writing REXX, CLIST, or automation scripts.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience migrating IBM's Auto Operations software to Broadcom's OPS/MVS software would be a major plus
• Experience with IBM GDPS environments.
• Knowledge of Parallel Sysplex.
• Experience with IBM OMEGAMON or other IBM monitoring tools.
• Familiarity with IBM Tivoli products.
• Experience with automation policy development and customization.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, VTAM, and mainframe networking.
• Experience supporting large enterprise production environments.

Technical Skills

• IBM Systems Automation for z/OS
• IBM NetView
• IBM z/OS
• REXX
• JCL
• SMP/E
• RACF
• JES2/JES3
• SDSF
• TSO/ISPF
• GDPS
• Parallel Sysplex
• OMEGAMON
• IBM Tivoli
• IBM Db2 (preferred)
• CICS (preferred)
• IMS (preferred)

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Customer-focused mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment

This role is commonly found in large enterprises such as financial institutions, insurance companies, government agencies, healthcare organizations, and IT service providers that operate IBM z/OS mainframe environments.