Senior AI Automation Engineer

Role Overview

Location: Plano, TX; Jersey City, NJ; Charlotte, NC; Chandler, AZ (Hybrid). Employment Type: Contract (12‑month duration). This role drives AI‑enabled modernization of mainframe z/VM and Linux vulnerability patching, developing agent‑based automation to accelerate remediation and reduce security risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of AI‑driven automation frameworks for z/VM and Linux patching.
• Build and deploy agent‑based workflows to orchestrate vulnerability remediation at scale.
• Integrate AI agents with mainframe systems, APIs, and security tooling.
• Partner with infrastructure and security teams to prioritize and execute patching initiatives.
• Ensure the reliability, scalability, and operational readiness of automation solutions.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in mainframe infrastructure engineering, including z/VM and Linux installation and testing.
• Hands‑on experience developing AI/agent‑based automation frameworks and agents.
• Strong Python programming skills in enterprise environments.
• Experience developing and integrating with z/VM and Linux APIs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with agent‑based or autonomous system architectures.
• Experience with mainframe tooling supporting end‑to‑end vulnerability patching.
• Exposure to AIOps or AI applied to mainframe infrastructure operations.

Work Environment

This position requires a hybrid schedule with a minimum of three days per week onsite at one of the approved locations: Plano, TX; Jersey City, NJ; Charlotte, NC; or Chandler, AZ.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other supplemental insurance plans.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) and 401(k) with company match after 12 months.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan.
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and additional discounts.
• On‑demand training, certification prep, and a library of technical and leadership courses after 6 months of tenure.
• Certification discounts and perks for associations such as CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated customer service team for consultants and a certified Career Coach.