zSA / NetView Automation Engineer (Contract)

Location: Remote / Hybrid (UK or International)
Engagement: Contract (Inside/Outside IR35 depending on setup)
Domain: IBM Z Mainframe Automation
Skills Focus: IBM Z System Automation (SA z/OS), IBM NetView, OPS/MVS desirable

We are looking for several experienced IBM Z automation contractors with strong hands‑on expertise in IBM Z System Automation (SA z/OS) and IBM Z NetView. The ideal contractors will be able to design, implement, and optimise automation policies, message handling, and operational workflows across complex z/OS environments.

Knowledge of OPS/MVS (Broadcom) is highly desirable, particularly for organisations transitioning between automation frameworks or operating hybrid estates.

This role is suited to a senior engineer who can hit the ground running, work independently, and provide expert‑level guidance to internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimise SA z/OS automation policies, resource definitions, and automation routines.
• Configure and enhance NetView automation tables, message processing, command lists, REXX execs, and network/system monitoring.
• Analyse and streamline operator workflows, reducing manual intervention and improving system resilience.
• Support and troubleshoot automation issues across sysplex environments, including cross‑system dependencies.
• Integrate SA/NetView automation with subsystems such as CICS, DB2, IMS, MQ, JES2, and middleware components.
• Provide SME‑level input into automation strategy, standards, and best practices.
• Assist with migration or coexistence scenarios involving OPS/MVS, including rule translation, event handling, and operational alignment.
• Produce clear technical documentation, runbooks, and knowledge transfer materials for internal teams.
• Collaborate with operations, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure consistent automation coverage.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Deep hands‑on experience with IBM Z System Automation (SA z/OS).
• Strong working knowledge of IBM Z NetView, including:
  • Automation tables
  • REXX automation
  • Message handling
  • Command lists
• Network/system monitoring
• Solid understanding of z/OS operations, JES2, WLM, console operations, and subsystem lifecycle management.
• Experience supporting large, complex, multi‑LPAR or sysplex environments.
• Ability to analyse automation gaps and design robust, policy‑driven solutions.
• Strong debugging and problem‑resolution skills in mainframe automation contexts.

Desirable Skills

• OPS/MVS experience (rules, automation tables, SSM, OPS/REXX).
• Experience in environments running mixed automation frameworks (e.g., SA + OPS/MVS coexistence).
• Familiarity with GDPS, particularly where NetView is used as the messaging backbone.
• Knowledge of enterprise scheduling tools (Control‑M, TWS/IWS).
• Understanding of RACF, SMP/E, and z/OS system programming fundamentals.

If you have the right experience and skills, and want to work with an amazing company, we want to hear from you! Email your CV with a covering note to jobs@vertali.com.