Mainframe Automation Engineer

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Company: Cognizant

Location: Atlanta, GA 30349

Description:

This position is open to fully remote in the United States or on-site/hybrid in Atlanta, Georgia. A qualified applicant must be local to this area or be open to relocation.

*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

Practice - CIS - Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services

About Cloud Infrastructure & Security Services: Cognizant's Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services Practice (CIS), is all about embracing digital transformation by driving core modernization holistically across layers. We help customers transform infrastructure and workplace to meet the rapidly evolving needs of the digital era. Our holistic approach delivers key results for our customers by achieving cloud driven modernization and workplace and operational transformation to run the business in a secure environment.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Mainframe Automation Engineer with 8 to 10 years of experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IBM Mainframe solutions like zOS, NetView, and IBM Omegamon services. The role involves working on complex cloud migration projects specifically within the Cards & Payments domain. This is a hybrid work model with day shifts and no travel required.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the design and implementation of cloud solutions using GCP services to meet business requirements.
  • Must be highly experienced using and configuring System Automation & NetView.
  • Self-starter
  • Analyze environments and issues and develop automated solutions.
  • Provide leadership, assisting less experienced people, and as a backup to the manager.
  • Provide on-call support on a rotating basis.
  • Provide weekend and off-shift support as needed for sensitive changes and upgrades.
  • Interact effectively with team members and other client teams around the world.
  • Interact effectively with IBM & colleagues, maintaining knowledge and improving the automation & monitoring environment.
  • Interact effectively with IBM to debug and improve the automation and monitoring software.
  • Provide knowledge transfer and other training to coworkers and other groups as needed.
  • Write, maintain, and document PIPE, REXX and Assembler code.
  • Standardize automation wherever possible.
  • Update SA policy, where possible based on 'best practices'.
  • Perform System Automation (SA) and NetView upgrades.
  • Write 'help' procedures in NetView HELP panels.
  • Integrate SA with Omegamon.

Qualifications
  • Must be highly experienced using and configuring System Automation & NetView.
  • Analyze environments and issues and develop automated solutions.
  • Provide leadership, assisting less experienced people, and as a backup to the manager.
  • Provide on-call support on a rotating basis.
  • Provide weekend and off-shift support as needed for sensitive changes and upgrades.
  • Interact effectively with team members and other client teams around the world.
  • Interact effectively with IBM & colleagues, maintaining knowledge and improving the automation & monitoring environment.
  • Interact effectively with IBM to debug and improve the automation and monitoring software.
  • Provide knowledge transfer and other training to coworkers and other groups as needed.
  • Write, maintain, and document PIPE, REXX and Assembler code.
  • Standardize automation wherever possible.
  • Update SA policy, where possible based on 'best practices'.
  • Perform System Automation (SA) and NetView upgrades.
  • Write 'help' procedures in NetView HELP panels.
  • Integrate SA with Omegamon.
  • Develop TEPS-Omegamon situations for the mainframe.
  • Convert from other automation tools as needed.
  • Document team procedures.
  • Omegamon experience is desirable but not required.
  • Any ISPF dialog experience is a plus.
  • Assembler Programming
  • XML Programming
  • z/OS MVS operations
  • z/OS USS operations
  • ISPF dialog programming
  • SMPE

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until 05/21/25

The annual salary for this position is between $73,350 - $133,500 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
  • Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) plan and contributions
  • Long-term/Short-term Disability
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

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