Mainframe System Automation Engineer - Finance - Nottingham
Day rate: £500 - £700 (inside IR35)
Duration: 3 - 6 months
Start: ASAP
My client is looking for an experienced Mainframe Automation & Output Management Specialist to provide expert-level support across mainframe automation and output management systems. The role involves developing automation solutions, supporting monitoring tools, and ensuring system reliability in a complex enterprise environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide expert support for mainframe automation and output management systems
* Develop and maintain dashboards and alerts using Splunk
* Author and execute test cases to validate new and existing functionality
* Handle automation-related problem escalations, including vendor coordination
* Represent the team in technical and business meetings with professionalism and confidence
* Collaborate closely with Business and Operational teams to ensure service excellence
* Follow ITIL processes including Change, Incident, Problem, and Root Cause Analysis
* Manage automation tools in compliance with security and governance policies (e.g., CyberArk, ServiceNow)
* Participate in on-call support (24x7x365) for OPSMVS, CA-View, and iDash-related issues
Required Skills & Experience
* Strong knowledge of Mainframe systems and operations
* Hands-on experience with:
o OPS/MVS (OPSMVS)
o CA-View and CA-Deliver
o REXX scripting
o JCL, ISPF, JES2, and z/OS
* Proven experience in mainframe operations and automation support
* Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Desirable Skills
* Experience with I-Dash for CA7 administration
* BMC AMI Ops Automation
* BMC Control-M Output Management
* Splunk dashboard and alert development
* SAS knowledge
* Windows Server administration
* REST API integration
* Familiarity with ServiceNow and ITIL processes
* Knowledge of CA7 operations and Control-M scheduling
* Basic web development skills
* File transfer protocols and processes
* Understanding of Agile methodologies
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
Education & Experience
* Degree (or equivalent) in a computing-related field
* Minimum 5 years' experience in a complex mainframe environment
* Proven experience administering mainframe system automation software
*Rates depend on experience and client requirements
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