Mainframe Automation​/Netview Engineer

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

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.

6 months

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.
• Work Authorization: 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.

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee‑based recruitment services for this role.

CTG, a Cegeka company, delivers IT and business solutions that enhance clients’ digital agility, empowering them to seize new opportunities and overcome any challenge. Backed by more than 60 years’ experience and a commitment to being a reliable, results‑driven partner, we work shoulder to shoulder with clients to shape digital together. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner…