[Remote] IBM Systems Automation Software Systems Programmer/Administrator

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Alpha Consulting Corp. is seeking an IBM Systems Automation Software Systems Programmer/Administrator to support IBM z/OS mainframe environments. The role installs, configures, maintains, and troubleshoots IBM Systems Automation products, develops automation and recovery routines, supports high availability and disaster recovery, and provides production and on-call support.


Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain IBM Systems Automation products, including IBM Systems Automation for z/OS (SA z/OS)
  • Develop and maintain automation policies, procedures, and recovery routines
  • Configure automated startup, shutdown, monitoring, and recovery processes for z/OS systems and applications
  • Support high availability and disaster recovery initiatives
  • Integrate Systems Automation with IBM NetView, GDPS, JES2/JES3, and other IBM mainframe products
  • Monitor system performance and resolve automation-related incidents
  • Perform root cause analysis for system outages and automation failures
  • Work closely with systems programmers, operations teams, application support, and infrastructure engineers
  • Develop REXX, CLIST, or other scripting solutions to automate administrative tasks
  • Participate in system upgrades, maintenance windows, and production support activities
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, standards, and operational procedures
  • Provide 24x7 on-call support as required

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of IBM z/OS systems programming or systems administration experience
  • Hands-on experience with IBM Systems Automation for z/OS (SA z/OS)
  • Strong knowledge of IBM NetView
  • Experience with z/OS operating system administration
  • Knowledge of JES2/JES3, RACF, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, SMP/E, and JCL
  • Experience writing REXX, CLIST, or automation scripts
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Strong communication and documentation skills
  • Customer-focused mindset
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment
  • Experience migrating IBM's Auto Operations software to Broadcom's OPS/MVS software would be a major plus
  • Experience with IBM GDPS environments
  • Knowledge of Parallel Sysplex
  • Experience with IBM OMEGAMON or other IBM monitoring tools
  • Familiarity with IBM Tivoli products
  • Experience with automation policy development and customization
  • Knowledge of TCP/IP, VTAM, and mainframe networking
  • Experience supporting large enterprise production environments
  • IBM Db2 (preferred)
  • CICS (preferred)
  • IMS (preferred)

Company Overview

  • Alpha Consulting Corp. has been exceeding expectations in the IT, pharmaceutical, and clinical staffing business since 1994. It was founded in 1994, and is headquartered in East Brunswick, New Jersey, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is

  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Alpha Consulting Corp. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2025, 4 in 2024, 3 in 2023, 4 in 2021, 6 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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