M&T Bank Corporation

Senior Mainframe Automation - OPS/MVS / System Automation / GDPS

M&T Bank Corporation$97K — $161K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 7 years of related work experience and/or higher education
  • Hands-on expertise in enterprise automation
  • Proficiency in Broadcom OPS/MVS rule development and tuning
  • Strong experience with IBM System Automation (SA z/OS) and resource automation
  • Deep knowledge of GDPS automation workflows
  • Familiarity with NetView for monitoring and troubleshooting
  • Proficient in REXX scripting for automation solutions
  • Ability to lead incident resolution in high-availability environments

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and optimization of Mainframe automation initiatives
  • Develop and maintain stable IPL processes for automation
  • Enhance Disaster Recovery processes and GDPS automation
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for automation alignment
  • Implement phased IPL strategies for controlled system startups
  • Troubleshoot complex automation/system issues across environments
  • Create and maintain operational documentation and runbooks
  • Mentor junior engineers and foster knowledge sharing

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Health, welfare, and retirement benefits
  • 401(k) match at 5%
  • Work-life balance with flexible arrangements
  • 25 days PTO plus 12 paid holidays
  • 40 hours paid volunteer time per year
  • Additional benefits available as outlined in M&T Benefits Overview
Full Job Description
Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Mainframe Automation SME to lead and drive automation initiatives within the enterprise Mainframe environment. This role requires deep expertise in Broadcom OPS/MVS, IBM System Automation (SA z/OS), and GDPS, along with strong knowledge of z/OS core components, NetView, and IPL processes. The candidate will enhance automation maturity, improve resiliency, and support modernization efforts across the platform.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of Mainframe automation using OPS/MVS and System Automation.
  • Develop, enhance, and maintain automation for IPL (startup/shutdown) with a focus on stability, repeatability, and minimal manual intervention.
  • Support and improve Disaster Recovery (DR) processes, including GDPS workflows and recovery automation.
  • Partner with z/OS, Middleware, Application, Scheduling, and Infrastructure teams to align automation with operational and business requirements.
  • Drive phased IPL automation strategies to support controlled startup/shutdown during maintenance windows.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation and system issues across Production, Non-Prod, and Staging environments.
  • Create and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and standards to ensure supportability and knowledge transfer.
  • Mentor junior engineers and promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies; contribute to backlog refinement, PI planning, and roadmap definition.


Required Skills & Experience
  • Combined minimum of 7 years' higher education and/or related work experience
  • Strong hands-on expertise in enterprise automation.
  • Broadcom OPS/MVS: rule development/tuning, automation frameworks, and use of newer product capabilities.
  • IBM System Automation (SA z/OS): policy configuration, resource automation, and operational integration.
  • GDPS: strong understanding and experience with GDPS automation (e.g., Metro/Global/XRC concepts as applicable).
  • NetView: monitoring/integration experience and operational troubleshooting.
  • Strong z/OS core knowledge: JES2/JES3 concepts (as applicable), SYSLOG/message handling, WTORs, system start/stop sequencing, and IPL procedures.
  • Strong scripting skills with REXX (advanced), and ability to build supportable automation solutions.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in high-availability production environments and lead incident/problem resolution.


Preferred / Desired Skills
  • 8-12+ years of Mainframe experience with
  • Watchtower / observability tooling experience.
  • Ansible playbook development for Mainframe automation.
  • OPS/MVS REST API integration (e.g., integrating automation workflows with external orchestration tools).
  • Experience modernizing automation processes and implementing standardization and documentation best practices.
  • Experience working in Agile delivery models.


Soft Skills & Competencies
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management across technical and non-technical teams.
  • Strong ownership, accountability, and bias for action.
  • Ability to lead, mentor, and influence in a matrixed environment.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills; capable of managing multiple priorities.
  • Comfortable providing after-hours support during critical change windows (e.g., IPL weekends) when required.


Role Level
  • Senior SME / Individual Contributor (may serve as technical lead for Mainframe Automation).


  • We support our team members with generous benefits.
  • Competitive compensation
  • Health, welfare, and retirement benefits
  • 401(k) match at 5%
  • Work-life balance and flexible work arrangements
  • Banking Officers start with 25 days PTO plus 12 paid holidays
  • 40 hours paid volunteer hours per year
  • Much more. For details, see: M&T Benefits Overview


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M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $97,100.00 - $161,800.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate's particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation. The range listed above corresponds to our national pay range for this role. The specific pay range applicable to you may vary based on your location.

Location
Clanton, Alabama, United States of America

About M&T Bank Corporation

M&T Bank is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&T's principal banking subsidiary, M&T Bank, operates banking offices in New York, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Trust-related services are provided by M&T's Wilmington Trust-affiliated companies and by M&T Bank. M&T Bank traces its origins to the founding of Manufacturers and Traders Bank in Buffalo, New York. As a result of mergers, acquisitions, and name changes, M&T Bank Corporation's principal bank is now known as Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company or M&T Bank. M&T Bank reorganized under a bank holding company in 1969 called First Empire State Corporation. The name was changed in 1998 to M&T Bank Corporation, whose common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and trades under the symbol "MTB."

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1868
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