Mainframe System Automation Engineer – Finance – Nottingham

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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