- The Scheduling Migration Subject Matter Expert (SME) candidate will require expertise in the mainframe (z/OS) environment.
- The applicant will be required to perform services, migrating batch scheduling products to IBM Z Workload Scheduler and demonstrate problem-solving skills in replacing the scheduling products.
- The position requires a person with excellent communication skills and previous scheduler migration experience is a plus.
- The candidate must demonstrate a strong working knowledge of IBM Z Workload Scheduling features and functions. They must be able to monitor the workload via the ISPF dialog.
- A working knowledge of the Dynamic Workload Console is an advantage.
- The candidate will be required to investigate and analyze report information to draw conclusions regarding migration activities and corrective actions.
- There will be a need to write and maintain documentation on these actions and activities.
- The position requires you to work as a team member with internal employees, project managers, contractors, and customer employees.
- Experience with other Mainframe schedule packages (CA/Broadcom Workload Automation (CA-7, Scheduler, Jobtrac or ESP), BMC Control-M/R, ASG Zeke/Zebb) is desired.
Required Skills:
- 5+ Years Mainframe (OS/390, z/OS)
- 5+ Years IBM Z Workload Scheduler experience
- Proficient with TSO/ISPF editing.
- Excellent understanding of Job Control Language (JCL)
- Excellent communication skills
Desired Skills:
- REXX Programming experience
- Workload Automation Programming Language experience
- Strong analytic abilities - studying multiple reports to identify cause and effect.
- Experience with other mainframe scheduling products such as CA7, CA-ESP, BMC Control-M, etc.
- Agile Workload Console navigation and installation experience
- Project Management experience
Additional or Advantageous Skills:
- Experience with migrating other Mainframe scheduling tools to IBM Z Workload Scheduler
- Basic z/OS System Programming knowledge/skills
- Technical pre-sales experience.
- System Administration scheduling experience with Open systems (Windows, UNIX, Linux).