Confidential

System Automation Migration Technical Lead

Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaPosted yesterday

Salary
AED 6k–9k a month· est.
Job type
Contract
Level
Lead
Field
Engineering & Technology
Work mode
On site

About the role

Location: Saudi Arabia (On-site) Employment Type: Contract Duration: 12 Months Job Description A confidential client is seeking an experienced System Automation Migration Technical Lead / Subject Matter Expert to support a major enterprise migration programme in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will act as the primary technical focal point for System Automation migration activities, providing specialist guidance throughout the assessment, planning, design, validation, and execution phases. Key Responsibilities • Lead and support System Automation migration activities. • Conduct technical discovery and assessment workshops with regional stakeholders. • Review existing automation architectures, configurations, and operational procedures. • Identify migration dependencies, risks, technical constraints, and remediation requirements. • Provide technical recommendations throughout the migration lifecycle. • Review and validate migration designs, implementation plans, and technical documentation. • Coordinate with project leadership, technical teams, and regional stakeholders. • Support technical issue resolution and risk mitigation. • Provide technical consultation and knowledge transfer when required. Requirements • Strong hands-on experience with IBM Z System Automation (SA z/OS). • Solid experience in mainframe automation and enterprise migration projects. • Knowledge of IBM NetView and related mainframe automation technologies. • Familiarity with GDPS, PPRC, XRC, and MzGM. • Knowledge of CA-OPS/MVS, REXX, and CLIST is an advantage. • Previous experience supporting or leading complex mainframe migration projects. • Strong technical problem-solving, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Requirements

Strong hands-on experience with IBM Z System Automation (SA z/OS). Solid experience in mainframe automation and enterprise migration projects. Knowledge of IBM NetView and related mainframe automation technologies. Familiarity with GDPS, PPRC, XRC, and MzGM. Knowledge of CA-OPS/MVS, REXX, and CLIST is an advantage. Previous experience supporting or leading complex mainframe migration projects. Strong technical problem-solving, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

Lead and support System Automation migration activities. Conduct technical discovery and assessment workshops with regional stakeholders. Review existing automation architectures, configurations, and operational procedures. Identify migration dependencies, risks, technical constraints, and remediation requirements. Provide technical recommendations throughout the migration lifecycle. Review and validate migration designs, implementation plans, and technical documentation. Coordinate with project leadership, technical teams, and regional stakeholders. Support technical issue resolution and risk mitigation. Provide technical consultation and knowledge transfer when required.

Skills

  • IBM Z System Automation (SA z/OS)
  • mainframe automation
  • IBM NetView
  • GDPS
  • PPRC
  • XRC
  • MzGM
  • CA-OPS/MVS
  • REXX
  • CLIST

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