Automation Specialist - Remote

Kforce has a client that is seeking an Automation Specialist - CA OPS/MVS for a remote role. This position directly impacts enterprise automation and infrastructure operations teams.

Summary: We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Automation Migration Specialist to lead the transition from CA OPS/MVS and CA Automation Point to IBM Tivoli Systems Automation for z/OS (SA z/OS) and IBM Systems Automation for Integrated Operations Management (SAIOM). This role is responsible for converting existing automation rules, REXX execs, and operational policies into IBM's policy-based automation framework while ensuring high availability, operational resilience, and minimal disruption to production systems.

Key Responsibilities: * Lead migration of CA OPS/MVS rules and REXX automation scripts to IBM Tivoli Systems Automation for z/OS * Convert and validate existing automation logic into IBM System Automation Policy Database (PDB) * Migrate CA Automation Point configurations to SAIOM * Install, configure, and customize SA z/OS and SAIOM environments * Perform policy definition, validation, and testing in development and production sysplex environments * Support system startup, shutdown, and failover automation configuration * Develop and modify REXX execs to support automation conversion * Implement policy-based automation standards to reduce manual operations * Integrate automation with NetView for z/OS and other monitoring tools * Validate event-driven automation triggers and system responses * Support high-availability configurations and fully automated system environments * Troubleshoot automation conflicts, rule failures, and system events * Collaborate with system programmers and infrastructure teams * Optimize automation workflows for improved system stability * Provide post-migration support and stabilization * Document configurations, procedures, and best practices* 5+ years of working in a mainframe (z/OS) operations or automation environment * Hands-on experience with: NetView for z/OS; System Automation for z/OS * Strong working knowledge of: TSO/ISPF; JCL; REXX programming; System Automation Policy Database (PDB) * Experience with z/OS automation migration projects * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Ability to work cross-functionally with infrastructure and operations teams

Preferred Qualifications: * Experience migrating from: CA OPS/MVS; CA Automation Point * Knowledge of: z/OS system startup and shutdown processes; SMP/E installation and configuration; Fully automated system configurations on IBM Z * Familiarity with competing ISV automation tools * Understanding of enterprise monitoring integrations

Impact Scope: * No impact to application development * High impact to Automation and Infrastructure teams * Critical to improving system availability, resiliency, and operational efficiency

What Success Looks Like: * Clean migration of CA automation rules into IBM Systems Automation * Fully functional policy-based automation framework * Reduced manual intervention in system event management * Stable sysplex-wide automation across environments * Well-documented operational standards and procedures