Mainframe Automation​/Netview Engineer

Mainframe Automation/Net View Engineer

CTG is seeking to fill a Mainframe Automation/Net View Engineer position for our client.

Location:

Onsite 3 days per week in Chandler/Phoenix, AZ;
Plano, TX; or Charlotte, NC. Candidates must currently live in or around one of these areas or be willing to relocate. Duration: 6 months

Net View Administration & Support:
Administer and maintain IBM Net View for z/OS environments. Configure and support Net View automation infrastructure, definitions, policies, and operational controls. Monitor Net View performance, availability, and operational effectiveness. Support highly available enterprise mainframe environments.

Automation Development:
Design and develop automation solutions using REXX, CLIST, and Net View Command Lists (CMDLISTs). Develop automated recovery procedures and operational workflows. Create reusable automation frameworks to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual intervention.

Event & Message Automation:
Implement and maintain event-driven and message-based automation solutions. Configure and maintain Net View Automation Tables (AUTOTBL). Develop message-processing rules to identify, classify, and respond to system events. Implement automated notification and escalation processes.

Monitoring & Incident Management:
Implement proactive monitoring and alerting solutions. Support enterprise event correlation and alert management. Participate in production support and operational incident resolution. Perform root cause analysis for infrastructure and automation failures. Develop automation to improve operational resiliency and minimize manual operator intervention.

Infrastructure Integration:
Integrate Net View automation with z/OS Communications Server, VTAM, TCP/IP, OMEGAMON, and enterprise monitoring platforms. Support automation across Sysplex environments. Collaborate with operations, network, security, and systems programming teams.

IBM Net View for z/OS administration and automation Net View Automation Tables (AUTOTBL) Net View Command Lists (CMDLISTs) Net View event management and message automation Advanced REXX programming CLIST development Automation scripting and event-processing logic Automated recovery procedures z/OS Communications Server VTAM TCP/IP OMEGAMON integration Enterprise monitoring and event-management solutions Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Ability to design and implement event-driven operational automation Experience

7+ years of experience with the IBM z/OS operating system. 5+ years of hands-on IBM Net View administration and automation experience. Demonstrated experience developing automation using REXX, CLIST, and Net View automation. Proven experience designing event-driven operational automation solutions. Experience supporting highly available enterprise mainframe environments. Ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure incidents and implement long-term resiliency improvements. Preferred experience with IBM System Automation for z/OS (SA z/OS).

Preferred experience supporting large-scale financial services or banking environments. Knowledge of RACF and z/OS security controls preferred. Familiarity with ITIL processes and Service Now preferred. Experience supporting 24x7 enterprise production environments preferred. Knowledge of CICS, DB2, IMS, MQ, and related z/OS subsystems preferred.

US Citizens or Green Card candidates only.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field preferred. Equivalent technical experience may be considered. Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.