Mainframe Batch & Console Operations
Core
Mainframe batch operations and console support for production, QA, and test environments, ensuring system stability and recovery.
Role type
Mainframe batch operations specialist
Builds
Batch job schedules, file transfers, and system recovery processes
Domain
IT Services / Mainframe Operations
Required skills
JCL troubleshooting, batch job scheduling, dataset management (VSAM, GDG, BIOS, TIF), file transfer operations (NDM/Connect Direct), incident management, weekend IPL support
Preferred skills
End-to-end batch operations support, production support process optimization, cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
JCL, OPC/TWS, NDM, Connect Direct, VSAM, GDG, PDX, ITSM
Responsibilities
Analyze and resolve JCL abends and symbolic parameter problems; Allocate and manage BIOS, TIF, GDG, and VSAM datasets; Coordinate batch job restarts and abend recovery; Monitor and manage OPC/TWS job scheduling activities; Support NDM/Connect: Direct operations including DR transfers; Perform PDX activities including installs and backouts; Manage ITSM incidents and problem tickets; Execute weekend IPL support activities.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC