Hiring: Mainframe Automation Specialist
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