Mainframe System Automation Engineer – Finance – Nottingham

Mainframe System Automation Engineer – Finance – Nottingham Day rate: £500 – £700 (inside IR35)
Duration: 3 – 6 months Start: ASAP My client is looking for an experienced Mainframe Automation & Output Management Specialist to provide expert-level support across mainframe automation and output management systems. The role involves developing automation solutions, supporting monitoring tools, and ensuring system reliability in a complex enterprise environment.
Key Responsibilities Provide expert support for mainframe automation and output management systems
Develop and maintain dashboards and alerts using Splunk
Author and execute test cases to validate new and existing functionality
Handle automation-related problem escalations, including vendor coordination
Represent the team in technical and business meetings with professionalism and confidence
Collaborate closely with Business and Operational teams to ensure service excellence
Follow ITIL processes including Change, Incident, Problem, and Root Cause Analysis
Manage automation tools in compliance with security and governance policies (e.g., CyberArk, ServiceNow)
Participate in on-call support (24x7x365) for OPSMVS, CA-View, and iDash-related issues Required Skills & Experience Strong knowledge of Mainframe systems and operations
Hands-on experience with: OPS/MVS (OPSMVS)
CA-View and CA-Deliver
REXX scripting
JCL, ISPF, JES2, and z/OS Proven experience in mainframe operations and automation support
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities Desirable Skills Experience with I-Dash for CA7 administration
BMC AMI Ops Automation
BMC Control-M Output Management
Splunk dashboard and alert development
SAS knowledge
Windows Server administration
REST API integration
Familiarity with ServiceNow and ITIL processes
Knowledge of CA7 operations and Control-M scheduling
Basic web development skills
File transfer protocols and processes
Understanding of Agile methodologies
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools Education & Experience Degree (or equivalent) in a computing-related field
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a complex mainframe environment
Proven experience administering mainframe system automation software *Rates depend on experience and client requirements