Mainframe Automation Consultant (Multiple locations)

We're seeking for an Mainframe Automation Consultant for our direct client. Please review the below job Description and revert with your interest for the same.Job DetailsRole: Mainframe Automation ConsultantLong term contractMultiple Location (4 days onsite)Nashville, TNLake Mary, FLPittsburgh, PASommerset, NJRole DescriptionImpactOwn the mainframe automation strategy and roadmap to improve reliability, detection, and recovery.Scale automated solutions across infrastructure domains (batch, storage, networking, middleware) using APIs, orchestration, and infrastructure-as-code.Architect and govern multi-site failover automation; maintain and test DR playbooks and runbooks.Define and operationalize SLOs/SLIs, error budgets, and alerting standards; reduce MTTA/MTTR through event correlation and automated remediation.Instill disciplined engineering: peer reviews, version control, change management gates, and automation standards aligned to risk/compliance.Build and lead a high-performing team; develop talent in REXX, z/OS automation, DevOps, and integration.Partner across platforms, applications, cyber, risk, and compliance to prioritize automation investments that reduce toil and operational risk.Own KPIs and continuous improvement cycles; communicate performance, risks, and outcomes to senior stakeholders.ResponsibilitiesTechnical leadership and hands-on guidance in:Mainframe automation frameworks and system state managementExpert-level REXX scripting; deep z/OS operating environment expertiseDesigning/supporting automated failover in multi-site environmentsRESTful APIs and systems integration for orchestrationDevOps tooling (e.g., Jenkins including Zowe plug-in, Ansible) and CI/CD for mainframe workloadsServiceNow ITSM workflows and automationAIOps/event-management platforms (e.g., Moogsoft or equivalent)SQL, JCL, ISPF/TSO and related toolchainsGovernance, risk, and controls:Strong change control discipline (Git, peer reviews, deployment safeguards)High-quality documentation: runbooks, process/architecture standardsAlignment with audit and compliance requirementsStakeholder And Vendor ManagementPartner with infrastructure leaders and vendors; drive outcomes via SLAs and measurable KPIsTranslate functional requirements into automation workflows; steward solution documentation and trainingOperations OwnershipTroubleshoot and drive root-cause fixes; prepare detailed problem reportsResilience/DR: hands-on experience with GDPS and Safeguarded CopyCollaborate on performance tuning, capacity planning, and cost efficiencyLeadership ExpectationsLead engineers/SREs with clear objectives, coaching, and succession planning; foster documentation and knowledge sharing.Shape automation standards across technology services group ; align priorities to business outcomes and risk posture.Present strategy, results, and risks to senior technology leadership; influence cross-platform adoption.Practice financial stewardship for tooling, licensing, and infrastructure; identify savings via automation and improved change success rates.QualificationsExtensive experience leading mainframe automation in large, multi-site enterprisesExpert REXX and deep z/OS knowledge with a track record of robust automation deliveryDemonstrated success implementing resilience/DR automation (GDPS, Safeguarded Copy)Proficiency with DevOps tooling (Jenkins incl. Zowe plug-in, Ansible) and REST API integrationsServiceNow ITSM automation; familiarity with AIOps/event correlation platformsStrong SQL, JCL, ISPF/TSO; ability to mentor across these domainsProven change management discipline (Git, peer reviews) and excellence in documentation/runbooksExceptional communication skills for complex topics, training, and stakeholder engagementExperience owning KPIs, quarterly improvement cycles, and executive-level reporting