Hiring: Mainframe Automation Specialist
1 day ago
Liverpool
We are looking for an experienced Mainframe Automation Specialist with system programmer (sysprog)–level expertise to support the migration from a legacy mainframe automation platform (e.g., IBM System Automation, CA OPS/MVS, or older BMC MainView AutoOPERATOR versions) to BMC’s Mainframe Automation suite (BMC AMI Ops / AutoOPERATOR, formerly MainView AutoOPERATOR). This role requires a hands-on professional who understands how automation integrates within complex mainframe environments and how it supports business and operational goals. The successful candidate will play a key role in planning, implementing, and testing automation rules and execs in line with the client’s mainframe ecosystem. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and contribute to the migration planning and design from the current automation solution (e.g., IBM System Automation, CA OPS/MVS, or older BMC MainView Auto OPERATOR versions) to BMC AMI Ops Automation (Auto OPERATOR)., • Review, analyze, and map existing automation rules, REXX execs, and operational scripts to equivalent BMC functionality., • Develop and implement new or enhanced automation rules, REXX execs, and system procedures., • Collaborate with client sysprog and operations teams to align automation with operational and business requirements., • Perform testing, validation, and optimization of automation rules to ensure reliability and performance., • Support stabilization and post-migration troubleshooting., • Deliver documentation, knowledge transfer, and operational support materials to the client’s internal teams. Required Skills and Experience • Experience as a Mainframe Systems Programmer (z/OS)., • Proven hands-on experience with BMC AMI Ops Automation (AutoOPERATOR, formerly MainView AutoOPERATOR) or similar mainframe automation products., • Strong understanding of:, • z/OS subsystems: JES2/JES3, VTAM, TCP/IP, CICS, IMS, DB2, • REXX and CLIST scripting for automation execs, • JCL and system operations workflows Message automation, command automation, and event-driven automation concepts, • Experience migrating automation rules from older platforms (e.g., IBM System Automation, CA OPS/MVS, older MainView AutoOPERATOR versions) to BMC., • Skilled in testing and validating automation rules in live or test z/OS environments. Desirable Skills • Experience with BMC MainView / MainView Ops Monitor or BMC AMI Ops Monitor., • Knowledge of IBM System Automation, CA OPS/MVS, or other legacy mainframe automation tools., • Familiarity with RACF/ACF2 security integration in automation environments., • Exposure to DevOps practices and mainframe modernization initiatives. Deliverables • Assessment and mapping of existing automation rules and execs from legacy systems., • Implemented and validated automation within BMC AMI Ops / AutoOPERATOR., • Test documentation and validation reports., • Updated operational procedures and knowledge transfer documentation. Interested candidates are requested to send their resumes to 𝗩𝗶𝗷𝗶@𝘃𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘅𝗴𝗲𝗻𝟭.𝗰𝗼𝗺 /