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 OPS/MVS (OPSMVS), CA-View and CA-Deliver, REXX scripting, 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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