Mainframe Batch & Console Operator
Core
Operate and monitor mainframe batch processing, job scheduling, and file transfer systems to ensure production stability and resolve operational issues.
Role type
Mainframe Batch & Console Operator
Builds
Batch job execution, file transfers, and system recovery processes for enterprise clients
Domain
IT Services / Mainframe Operations
Required skills
JCL troubleshooting, batch job scheduling, dataset management, file transfer operations, incident management, weekend IPL support
Preferred skills
End-to-end batch operations support, job recovery, escalations, 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 BIOS, TIF, GDG, and VSAM datasets; Coordinate batch job restarts and recovery activities; Monitor and manage OPC/TWS job scheduling; Support NDM/Connect: Direct file transfers; Perform PDX activities including installs and backouts; Manage ITSM incidents and tickets; Execute weekend IPL support and validate environment availability.