Mainframe Automation System Programmer Plano TX, 75024 (Hybrid)
ramashish kumar
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Job Title: Mainframe Automation System Programmer
Location: Plano TX, 75024 (Hybrid)
Duration: 12 months
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills:
The Automation System Programmer is responsible for
designing, implementing, and maintaining automation solutions that reduce
manual effort, improve reliability, and enhance operational efficiency across
mainframe platforms (z/OS, DB2, IMS, CICS, MQ, JES2/3). This role focuses on
developing scripts, tools, and frameworks to automate routine tasks, system
commands, monitoring, and recovery processes, ensuring compliance with audit
and security standards.
Required Qualifications
7+ years in Mainframe System Programming with strong
focus on automation.
Proficiency in Rexx, CLIST, JCL, and experience with
IBM Workload Scheduler automation.
Familiarity with z/OS subsystems (DB2, IMS, CICS,
MQ) and operational workflows.
Strong understanding of WTOR handling, command
automation, and event-driven triggers.
Experience with version control (Git) and DevOps
practices for mainframe.
Preferred Qualifications
Exposure to Ansible for z/OS or similar automation
frameworks.
Knowledge of REST APIs for mainframe integration
with enterprise automation tools.
Experience in observability platforms (OMEGAMON, IBM
Z Monitoring Suite).
Certifications: IBM z/OS, Automation tools, ITIL.
Success Metrics
Automation Coverage: % of manual tasks automated
(target: 30–50% reduction in toil).
Incident Reduction: Fewer repetitive incidents due
to proactive automation.
Change Compliance: 100% artifact capture for
automated changes.
Efficiency Gains: Measurable reduction in batch
window and operator interventions.
Tools & Environment
Languages: Rexx, CLIST, JCL, optional Python for
z/OS.
Automation Frameworks: Ansible for z/OS, IBM
Workload Scheduler.
Monitoring: OMEGAMON, RMF/SMF.
Version Control: Git, ChangeMan.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Automation Development & Maintenance
Design and implement automation scripts (Rexx,
CLIST, JCL, Ansible for z/OS) for routine operational tasks, health checks, and
system recovery.
Develop WTOR confirmation automation for operator
commands with validation logic.
Automate batch scheduling workflows in IBM Workload
Scheduler (IWS/TWS) and integrate with enterprise orchestration tools.
Create self-healing mechanisms for common issues
(e.g., MQ transmit queue backlogs, DB2 log utilization alerts, IMS region
restarts).
Monitoring & Alerting
Build real-time monitoring dashboards for system
health (CPU, DASD, queue depths, buffer pools).
Implement event-driven automation for proactive
remediation (e.g., auto-restart channels, clear JES backlog).
Integrate automation with SIEM/SOC tools for
security compliance.
Governance & Compliance
Ensure all automation adheres to audit requirements:
capture execution logs, approvals, and artifacts.
Maintain version-controlled repositories for scripts
and automation frameworks.
Validate automation against SOX/ISO controls and
enforce segregation of duties.
Performance & Optimization
Automate capacity checks and performance tuning
tasks for DB2, IMS, and CICS regions.
Reduce batch window through job stream optimization
and dynamic workload balancing.
Collaboration & Documentation
Work closely with System Programmers, Operations,
and Application teams to identify automation opportunities.
Document all automation solutions with runbooks,
rollback plans, and audit evidence.
Provide training and knowledge transfer to
operations teams.
Thanks and Regards
Ramashish Kumar
Valzo Soft Solutions LLP
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