[Remote] IBM Systems Automation Software Systems Programmer/Administrator
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Alpha Consulting Corp. is seeking an IBM Systems Automation Software Systems Programmer/Administrator to support IBM z/OS mainframe environments. The role installs, configures, maintains, and troubleshoots IBM Systems Automation products, develops automation and recovery routines, supports high availability and disaster recovery, and provides production and on-call support.
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
Skills
- 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
- 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
- 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
- IBM Db2 (preferred)
- CICS (preferred)
- IMS (preferred)
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