Computer Operator

TEKsystems • Madison, WI

10d • $28 - $30 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for monitoring a variety of batch "jobs" that run on the DWD mainframe. The ideal candidate will be one that has worked as a Mainframe Computer Operator on an MVS, OS/390 system monitoring jobs, resolving job abends, modifying JCL code or at least reading it a bit to troubleshoot the abend, and using scheduling software, preferably Control-M. Serve as a liaison between technical developers and production support in a client server and mainframe computer environment. Perform scheduling requests and job submissions for developers and customers. Monitor and analyze complex job flows between client server and mainframe. Ability to identify potential or exisitng scheduling problems. Ability to work independently, as well as with Development, TSS, and other CPS staff; strong team player. Ability to work between multiple environments--i.e. Acceptance & Production. Problem resolution skills--working alone and with Development/CPS staff as necessary. Provide detailed documentation of problems using Tivoli. Change, update, review job documentation. Perform functional testing. Ability to create ChangeMan packages (mainframe). Maintain AJS best practices, perform Quality Assurance (QA) checks on all new jobs, ensuring DWD standards are met. Ability to communicate professionally with programmers, customers, co-workers and managers. Attend SUITES/CEDARS meetings as required
Dependability--a must. Excellent interpersonal skills required. Ability to train and teach other staff. Enthusiasm and positive outlook. Desire to learn ALL aspects of CPS production operation. Hardware/Software Environment: Mainframe & LAN Software--CICS, TSO, Argent (AJS), Tivoli, ChangeMan, SDSF, JCL, HODv10, IDMS, DB2, VSAM, Thin Client, MS Office Products. Hours are Wed - Friday 1:30PM - 10:30PM, then Saturday 12 hours, 5:30P-6:30A.

Requirements

• Mainframe Computer Operator experience on an MVS, OS/390 system
• Experience monitoring jobs
• Experience resolving job abends
• Experience modifying JCL code or at least reading it a bit to troubleshoot the abend
• Experience using scheduling software, preferably Control-M
• Ability to work independently and as a team player
• Ability to work between multiple environments--i.e. Acceptance & Production
• Problem resolution skills
• Ability to create ChangeMan packages (mainframe)
• Ability to communicate professionally with programmers, customers, co-workers and managers
• Dependability
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to train and teach other staff
• Enthusiasm and positive outlook
• Desire to learn ALL aspects of CPS production operation
• Outstanding attendance
• Strong work ethic
• Collaboration skills
• OS/390
• MVS
• JCL
• Control M

Responsibilities

• Monitoring batch jobs on the DWD mainframe
• Resolving job abends
• Modifying JCL code
• Serving as a liaison between technical developers and production support
• Performing scheduling requests and job submissions
• Monitoring and analyzing complex job flows between client server and mainframe
• Identifying potential or existing scheduling problems
• Providing detailed documentation of problems using Tivoli
• Changing, updating, and reviewing job documentation
• Performing functional testing
• Creating ChangeMan packages (mainframe)
• Maintaining AJS best practices
• Performing Quality Assurance (QA) checks on all new jobs
• Ensuring DWD standards are met
• Attending SUITES/CEDARS meetings as required

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees