[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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