Senior Lead - Mainframe Batch and Console Operator
Core
Senior Lead Mainframe Batch and Console Operator responsible for monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining batch processing, scheduling, file transfers, and production environments across Production, QA, and Test regions.
Role type
Senior Lead Mainframe Production Support (Batch & Console)
Builds
Stable mainframe production environments and batch processing workflows for enterprise clients
Domain
Mainframe computing, Batch processing, System 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, Job recovery, Escalation management, 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; Manage job scheduling and monitoring; Perform file out-of-space recovery; Coordinate batch job restarts and customer escalations; Support IPL activities and weekend maintenance; Manage ITSM incidents and problem tickets
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities