Job Description
Mainframe Systems Automation Engineer
Are you an experienced Mainframe Automation specialist looking to work in a complex, enterprise environment where your expertise really makes an impact? Our client is looking for a contractor to take ownership of automation and output management, supporting critical systems and working closely with both technical and business teams to ensure everything runs smoothly and efficiently.
What you'll be doing:
* Play a key role in maintaining and improving Mainframe automation
* Providing expert support across Mainframe Automation and output management
* Developing and maintaining Splunk dashboards and alerts
* Writing and executing test cases to validate new and existing functionality
* Acting as a key point of escalation for automation-related issues (internal and vendor)
* Representing your team in technical and stakeholder meetings
* Working within ITIL frameworks (Change, Incident, Problem & RCA)
* Managing tools in line with security and compliance standards (e.g. CyberArk, ServiceNow)
* Supporting on-call activity where required for critical systems
You'll have strong experience working in Mainframe environments, with hands-on expertise in:
* OPSMVS
* CA-View & CA-Deliver
* REXX scripting
* Core Mainframe operations (JCL, ISPF, JES2, z/OS)
You'll also be someone who:
* Communicates confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
* Takes ownership of issues and drives them through to resolution
* Is comfortable working in a complex, fast-paced environment
Experience with any of the below would be a bonus:
* Splunk (dashboards & alerts)
* Control-M / BMC Automation tools
* I-Dash / CA7 administration
* Exposure to REST APIs, Windows Server, SAS
* Familiarity with ServiceNow, Agile ways of working, ITIL processes
Why this role?
* Work in a highly technical, enterprise-scale environment
* Be part of a team where your expertise directly impacts critical systems and operations
* Opportunity to work across modern tooling alongside legacy Mainframe systems
If you're a hands-on Mainframe Automation Engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and working across teams, this could be a great fit. Please note this will be an initial contract until the end of July, with occassional office visits in Nottingham. Day rate £400-500pd inside IR35.