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