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
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• 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