Mainframe Batch & Console Operator
Core
Mainframe batch and console operator responsible for monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining production environments, executing batch operations, and managing system recovery.
Role type
Mainframe batch and console operator
Builds
Production and QA batch job execution, system recovery, and file transfer operations
Domain
Mainframe computing / IT Operations
Required skills
JCL troubleshooting, batch job scheduling, dataset management (VSAM, GDG, BIOS, TIF), file transfer operations (NDM/Connect: Direct), incident management, IPL support, recovery procedures
Preferred skills
End-to-end batch operations support, production support processes, cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
JCL, OPC/TWS, NDM, Connect: Direct, VSAM, GDG, BIOS, TIF, PDX, ITSM
Responsibilities
Analyze and resolve JCL abends and symbolic parameter problems; Allocate and manage datasets; Coordinate batch job restarts and recovery; Monitor and manage job scheduling activities; Support NDM/Connect: Direct operations; Perform PDX activities; Manage ITSM incidents and tickets; Execute weekend IPL support activities
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC