Work Arrangement: 100% Remote | Part-time Consulting
Engagement: 12 Months
Workload: Maximum 12 Hours/Week (Up to 50 Hours/Month)
Time Zone: Availability during U.S. Central Time (CT) business hours is mandatory.
*Priority will be given to candidates with substantial direct AF Operator administration and automation expertise.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for a technically accomplished Mainframe Automation Specialist / SME (Mid-to-Senior Level) with substantial experience in legacy ASG AF Operator environments.
The engagement involves providing specialized technical advisory, operational guidance and knowledge-transfer support for an existing AF Operator environment during an enterprise automation transition.
MANDATORY TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
- ASG AF Operator / AF@NewWave: Extensive administration, maintenance, configuration and parameter-definition experience within the legacy Candle/Legent ecosystem.
- Automation Policies & Rules: Strong understanding of automated console operations, message-driven rules, command responses, event triggers and timed automation.
- IBM z/OS Systems: Solid mainframe systems programming foundation, including JES/MVS commands, TSO/ISPF and WTO/WTOR message processing.
- Scripting & Automation Logic: Ability to interpret, analyze and reverse-engineer REXX, CLIST and native AF Operator control languages to trace automation logic and dependencies.
- Operational Workflow Mapping:
Experience with system startup/shutdown sequences, subsystem initialization and operational dependencies involving CICS, DB2, IMS and MQ.
- Migration & Transition Advisory: Working knowledge of IBM Z System Automation (SA z/OS) and NetView, with the ability to identify legacy dependencies and potential transition risks.
- Technical Consulting & Communication: Excellent English communication skills.
ENGAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review and interpret existing AF Operator configurations, automation rules and operational procedures.
- Provide technical guidance on legacy automation workflows and system dependencies.
- Support technical discovery, Q&A; workshops and documentation reviews.
- Identify operational dependencies, potential gaps and migration-related risks.
IDEAL CANDIDATE A proven mainframe automation professional with deep, demonstrable AF Operator expertise, robust analytical capabilities and the ability to commit to a consistent consulting schedule throughout the 12-month engagement.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Interested candidates must share
- Updated CV
- Total mainframe and z/OS experience.
- Specific AF Operator / AF@NewWave experience and relevant project exposure.
- Current location.
- Expected hourly consulting rate.
- Confirmation of availability during U.S. Central Time business hours.
- Confirmation of commitment for the full engagement.