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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