- Monitor and manage daily batch processing cycles in Mainframe z OS environments
- Schedule maintain and support batch workloads using Control M TWS OPC CA 7 or similar scheduling tools
- Perform batch job monitoring job restarts reruns dependency management and failure resolution
- Monitor mainframe consoles JES2 SDSF queues and system messages to ensure smooth operations
- Handle production incidents escalations and service requests while meeting SLA commitments
- Coordinate with application infrastructure and business teams during batch processing issues and outages
- Support IPL activities system health checks batch recovery and operational maintenance activities
- Conduct root cause analysis RCA and implement preventive measures for recurring job failures
Technical Requirements:
- Experience in Mainframe Operations Scheduling or Production Support
- Solid knowledge of IBM z OS JCL TSO ISPF SDSF JES2 and Console Operations
- Hands on experience with Control M IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler TWS OPC CA 7 ESP or AutoSys
- Experience in batch monitoring workload automation and dependency management
- Understanding of CICS DB2 VSAM and file transfer processes in mainframe environments
- Knowledge of Incident Problem and Change Management processes ITIL
- Experience troubleshooting batch abends job failures and scheduling conflicts
- Familiarity with HMC LPAR concepts and IPL activities is desirable
Additional Responsibilities:
- Experience managing critical overnight batch cycles and business critical processing windows
- Knowledge of workload optimization SLA monitoring and batch performance tuning
- Exposure to cross platform scheduling and file transfer dependencies
- Ability to support 24x7 production environments through rotational shifts and on call support
Preferred Skills:
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