Pomeroy

Mainframe Console Batch Operator


PayCompetitive
LocationCary/North Carolina
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 25-6309

      Description

      Support Console/Batch Operations for Mainframe environment: Must have prior experience and working knowledge in some or all activities: troubleshooting, operating, testing, and/or configuring relevant technologies used within the department. In depth knowledge of operating system and at least one or more of the following areas: hardware, server, network, software, application, database or other technologies.

      • Minimum of 4 years of experience in the Mainframe environment.
      • Monitor Z/OS mainframe computer systems.
      • Monitor and execute batch processing on multiple OS platforms using line commands, menus, and GUI interfaces. Perform file system restores. Execute backups and scheduling tasks using CA-Scheduler.
      • Monitor and manage Mainframe systems and respond to alerts.
      • Perform problem determination, escalations, document, and follow issues through to resolution.
      • Perform Disaster Recovery testing for all our business units as needed.
      • Proficient in ticketing systems: Remedy, Maximo, ServiceNow, Jira… etc.
      • Supervisory Responsibilities: None

      Strong knowledge of the following Mainframe skills, ability to multi-task and good communication skills.

      • TSO
      • SDSF
      • HMC's
      • Batch Scheduling (ZEKE, OPC)
      • MVS Commands
      • Perform IPL's
      • JES2
      • CICS
      • DB2
      • IMS
      • SA/390 Automation

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      Qualifications

      Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

      • Languages: JES2, TLS/E, ISPF, JCL (abend resolution), Roscoe, CICS and Jobmaster . Solaris 2.X System Administration. UNIX Shell scripting, UNIX Basic Commands, BMC Control M, CA Unicenter , VMS and HP OpenView .

      • Ability to support IBM OS/390 -- Z/OS systems.

      • Ability to monitor production & daily performance of all platforms.

      • ManageNow Ticketing

      • OS400 System Software

      • System Restoration, Disaster Recovery, and High Availability

      • Multi-System Monitoring Software

      • CL Programming

      • System Security and System Auditing

      • Technical and Operational Documentation

      • HMC Console, Operations Console

      • Client Access and Operations Navigator

      • HA/DR Replication Solution using iTera Software Package

      • Moderate to difficult computer skills, experience using Excel and Word is required.

      • Ability to use email, communicate effectively both verbally and written.

      • Ability to follow detailed processes/instructions is required.

      • Knowledge of Computer Hardware and Related Services.

      • High School diploma or equivalent.

      Physical and Mental Demands:

      The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

      Physical Demands

      While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to sit; talk or hear, in person and by multi-media; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. Employees are frequently required to walk, stand and move about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. Must have ability to ascend and descend stairs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

      Mental Demands

      While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to effectively use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; learn and apply new skills and information; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; and interact with colleagues, Clients and Vendors. Specific incumbent must maintain composure in a fast paced, high quality environment where personal and team accountabilities are the defining factors.

      General Office Environment

      Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.

  • About the company

      Pomeroy's portfolio of managed services includes End User Services, Network Services and Data Center Services.