Mainframe Automation/Netview Engineer

Role: Mainframe Automation/Netview EngineerLocation of work: Phoenix, AZ, Dallas, TX, NJ & Charlotte, NC (Hybrid, 3 days onsite)Duration: 12 months ContractDescriptionThe Role:We are seeking an experienced Mainframe NetView Engineer to support enterprise IBM z/OS environments through advanced automation, monitoring, and operational resiliency solutions. The successful candidate will be responsible for administering IBM NetView for z/OS, developing automation solutions using REXX and CLIST, implementing message-driven automation, and supporting critical infrastructure monitoring and recovery processes.This role requires employees to live in or around the Phoenix, AZ or Charlotte, NC or Plano, TX area. You will be responsible to be onsite 3 days a week. We will consider candidates who are willing to relocate to one of the areas listed.Responsibilities:NetView Administration & Support:• Administer and maintain IBM NetView for z/OS environments.• Configure and support NetView automation infrastructure.• Monitor NetView performance, availability, and operational effectiveness.• Manage NetView definitions, policies, and operational controls.Automation Development:• Design and develop automation solutions utilizing:o REXXo CLISTo NetView Command Lists (CMDLISTs)• Develop automated recovery procedures and operational workflows.• Create reusable automation frameworks to improve operational efficiency.Event & Message Automation:• Implement and maintain:o Event-driven automationo Message automation solutionso Automated notification processeso Automated escalation procedures• Configure and maintain Automation Tables (AUTOTBL).• Design message-processing rules to identify, classify, and respond to system events.Monitoring & Incident Management:• Implement proactive monitoring and alerting solutions.• Support enterprise event correlation and alert management.• Develop automation to reduce manual operator intervention.• Participate in production support and operational incident resolution.• Perform root cause analysis for infrastructure and automation failures.Infrastructure Integration:• Integrate NetView automation with:o z/OS Communications Servero VTAMo TCP/IPo OMEGAMONo Enterprise monitoring platforms• Support automation across Sysplex environments.• Collaborate with operations, network, security, and systems programming teams.Required Qualifications:• 7+ years of experience with IBM z/OS operating system• 5+ years of IBM NetView administration and automation experience.• Strong hands-on development experience with REXX, CLIST, and NetView automation.• Proven experience designing event-driven operational automation solutions.• Demonstrated success supporting highly available enterprise mainframe environments.• Ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure incidents and implement long-term resiliency improvements.NetView Expertise:• IBM NetView for z/OS Administration• NetView Automation Tables (AUTOTBL)• NetView Command Lists (CMDLISTs)• NetView Event Management• NetView Message Automation• NetView Operations ManagementAutomation Development:• Advanced REXX Programming• CLIST Development• Automation Scripting• Event Processing Logic• Automated Recovery ProceduresNetworking & Monitoring:• z/OS Communications Server• VTAM• TCP/IP• OMEGAMON Integration• Enterprise Monitoring SolutionsPreferred Experience:• Experience with IBM System Automation for z/OS (SA z/OS).• ·Experience managing large-scale financial services or banking environments.• Knowledge of RACF and z/OS security controls.• Familiarity with ITIL processes and ServiceNow.• Experience supporting 24x7 enterprise production environments.• Knowledge of CICS, DB2, IMS, MQ, and related z/OS subsystems