Mainframe Sys Engineer

Mainframe Application Configuration & Automation Engineer

Location: Columbus, OH

6+ Months Contract to hire

Role Overview

We are seeking a Mainframe Application Configuration & Build Specialist with strong expertise in automation and workload scheduling. The ideal candidate will be responsible for configuring enterprise applications, automating tasks with Python, and integrating/monitoring batch scheduling workloads using AAI (VMware/Broadcom) or equivalent tools.

Key Responsibilities

Application Configuration & Build

Configure enterprise software applications in mainframe and distributed environments.

Manage build workflows, deployment steps, and integration points.

Work with configuration files, environment variables, and system dependencies.

Automation & Scripting

Develop robust automation frameworks using Python.

Automate batch jobs, logs, alerts, and workflows.

Build connectors and integrations between enterprise systems.

Debug, optimize, and maintain automation logic.

Batch Scheduling & Workload Automation

Integrate and monitor batch scheduling workloads using AAI (Automic Automation Intelligence) or similar tools (Control-M, Autosys, Tidal, UC4, IBM Workload Scheduler).

Manage job dependencies, SLA monitoring, and alerting/remediation flows.

Ensure seamless integration of batch systems with automation scripts.

Infrastructure & Support

Configure and maintain resilient mainframe infrastructure (z/OS, CICS, DB2, MQ).

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure stability and performance.

Provide advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex issues.

Required Qualifications

Proven experience as a Mainframe Systems Engineer, Application Support Engineer, Configuration Engineer, or Build & Release Engineer.

Strong proficiency in Python for automation (frameworks, integrations, APIs).

Hands-on experience with AAI (VMware/Broadcom) or equivalent workload automation tools.

Familiarity with enterprise-scale environments and distributed data centers.

Knowledge of system and software security (SSO, Kerberos, LDAP, Windows AD).

Experience with CI/CD pipelines, orchestration, and automated testing.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Experience with Broadcom CA Endevor for mainframe source code management.

Familiarity with modern version control systems (Bitbucket/Git) and integration with mainframe workflows.

Exposure to orchestration tools like Jules for CI/CD pipelines.

Knowledge of IBM z/OS subsystems (JCL, JES, TSO, ISPF, SMP/E, CICS, DB2, MQ, RACF).

Experience in performance monitoring, tuning, and proactive system optimization.