Mainframe Consultant

Job Title: Mainframe Automation / AI System AdministratorLocation: Our Office Location In USAExperience: 15+ YearsEmployment Type: Full-TimePractice: Mainframe COE (HCBU)About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Mainframe Automation / AI System Administrator to lead the design, administration, and modernization of enterprise mainframe automation and observability platforms. This role will be responsible for maintaining a highly automated, self-healing mainframe ecosystem through advanced automation frameworks, AIOps capabilities, monitoring solutions, and integration with enterprise observability and ITSM platforms.The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in mainframe automation technologies, event correlation, monitoring solutions, and modern observability tools, along with a passion for driving automation-led operational excellence.Key ResponsibilitiesInstall, upgrade, configure, and maintain mainframe automation and monitoring products including:BMC MainView (AMI Ops)SysViewBroadcom CA OPS/MVSIBM Z System Automation (SA z/OS)Design, develop, and maintain automation policies, event correlation logic, automation tables, and self-healing workflows.Configure and support message automation frameworks including:MPF (Message Processing Facility)AOF (Automated Operations Facility)NetView automation rulesIntegrate mainframe operational data with enterprise observability platforms such as:SplunkDynatraceInstanaEstablish and maintain ServiceNow integrations for automated incident management, event correlation, and workflow orchestration.Optimize alerting thresholds and automation rules to minimize operational noise and improve MTTR and MTTD.Collaborate with z/OS, CICS, MQ, Db2, IMS, Storage, Security, Production Control, Capacity Management, and Infrastructure teams to expand automation coverage across the enterprise.Participate in disaster recovery testing, operational audits, and platform health assessments.Build Proof of Concepts (POCs) on sandbox LPARs to evaluate emerging automation, observability, and AI-driven operations technologies.Create technical documentation, implementation guides, operational runbooks, and best-practice frameworks.Required Technical SkillsMainframe Automation & MonitoringBMC MainView / AMI Ops AdministrationSysView AdministrationCA OPS/MVS AdministrationIBM System Automation (SA z/OS)NetView AdministrationAutomation DevelopmentREXX ProgrammingNetView Command ListsAutomation Policy DevelopmentEvent CorrelationMPF Message ProcessingAOF Automation FrameworkObservability & AIOpsSplunk IntegrationDynatrace IntegrationInstana IntegrationEnterprise Monitoring PlatformsAIOps Concepts and ImplementationITSM IntegrationServiceNow IntegrationAutomated Incident CreationEvent ManagementWorkflow AutomationPreferred SkillsExperience with Managed Mainframe Services (MFaaS)AI-driven Operations and Autonomous SystemsEnterprise Observability ArchitectureCustomer-facing consulting or delivery experienceMainframe modernization initiativesThought Leadership ExpectationsDrive innovation in Mainframe AIOps and autonomous operations.Evaluate emerging AI-powered automation technologies for enterprise adoption.Champion a "Single Pane of Glass" operational model through observability integration.Identify opportunities to reduce operational effort through intelligent automation.Share best practices, reusable automation patterns, and lessons learned across the Mainframe COE.Qualifications15+ years of experience in Mainframe Systems Programming, Automation, or Monitoring Administration.Strong hands-on expertise with MainView, SysView, CA OPS/MVS, and/or IBM System Automation.Proven experience integrating mainframe environments with Splunk, Dynatrace, Instana, and ServiceNow.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related discipline.IBM, Broadcom, BMC, or ServiceNow certifications are highly desirable.Why Join Us?Work on enterprise-scale mainframe modernization initiatives.Lead cutting-edge AIOps and automation programs.Collaborate with global technology leaders and Fortune 500 customers.Influence the future direction of Mainframe Automation and Observability within a growing COE.

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

DisclaimerHCL is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to for investigation.
Compensation and BenefitsA candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their work location, skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. xzbcwsv In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.