Senior Automation Engineer - Ztek Consulting INC

We are seeking experienced Senior Engineers to join our software maintenance and support team. As a Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for ZOS Automation.
And provide support to customers who are using previous versions of our software products.
Performs research, design, implementation and support tasks as a member of team.
Works in accordance with project guidelines, quality standards and code conventions.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform ZOS Automation and do migration from CA OPSMVS to IBM Tivoli System Automation.
Review and address published vulnerabilities, ensuring the software remains secure and resilient
Collaborate with a team of engineers to troubleshoot and resolve customer issues
Assist in backporting critical CVEs (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) to maintain software security
Work closely with developers to address software issues and optimize performance
Maintain a thorough understanding of the software products and their functionality
Collaborate with internal teams to develop and implement software patches and updates
Contribute to the improvement of software maintenance processes and procedures
Stay up to date with industry trends and advancements to provide proactive support and recommendations
Ensures that assigned area/areas are delivered within set deadlines and required quality objectives.
Provides estimations, agrees task duration with the manager and contributes to project plan of assigned area.
Analyses scope of alternative solutions and makes decision about area implementation based on his/her experience and technical expertise.
Reports about area readiness/quality, and raises red flags in crisis situations which are beyond his/her AOR.
Initiates and conducts code reviews, creates code standards, conventions and guidelines.
Collaborates with other teams.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Must have:
5-8 years of experience as a Z/OS Senior Automation Engineer.
Must have experience on IBM Tivoli Systems.
Looking for IBM Tivoli Systems Automation for z/OS experts who can do migration from CA OPS/MVS to IBM System Automation
CA OPSMVS to IBM Tivoli Systems Automation for z/OS
Systems Automation is a policy-based solution to optimize efficiency and availability of critical systems and applications. It is designed to reduce administrative and operational tasks; customization and programming effort for responding to system events. The migration will convert existing OPS/MVS rules and Rexx execs.
Ability to collaborate effectively with a distributed team across different time zones
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Strong communication (oral & written) and interpersonal skills

Would be a plus:
Experience with containerization and virtualization technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and VMware is a plus.

ABOUT Ztek:

Website:www.ztekinc.com

Ztek Consulting Inc is a minority- and woman-owned business enterprise that leverages a unique blend of human talent, machine learning algorithms, and artificial intelligence to provide customized talent management solutions for clients. Ztek's diversity-focused hiring models have proven successful, particularly in hiring veterans. The company's veteran-focused hiring and deployment program, Z-V.E.T, matches skilled veterans with clients' needs in various areas.

Disclaimer:

Ztek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Ztek is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at hrd@ztekinc.com Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Ztek encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Ztek does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b.