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 / hr@vrnexgen1.com