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 Production Support Operator
Builds
Batch processing jobs, file transfers, and system availability for enterprise customers
Domain
IT Services / Mainframe Computing
Required skills
JCL troubleshooting, batch job scheduling, dataset management, incident management, IPL support, file transfer operations
Preferred skills
End-to-end batch operations support, weekend IPL activities, cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
JCL, OPC/TWS, NDM/Connect Direct, VSAM, GDG, BIOS, TIF, PDX, ITSM
Responsibilities
Analyze and resolve JCL abends and override issues; Allocate and manage BIOS, TIF, GDG, and VSAM datasets; Coordinate batch job restarts and recovery activities; Monitor and manage OPC/TWS job scheduling; Support NDM/Connect: Direct operations including file transfers; Perform PDX activities including installs and backouts; Execute weekend IPL support activities; Manage ITSM incidents and problem tickets.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC