Information Technology Mainframe Operator #26-26868
About The Position
The Information Technology Mainframe Operator works under the direction of an Information Technology Systems Operations Supervisor, who manages and oversees work related to IBM mainframe systems. The operator starts and stops system tasks, monitors system consoles for unusual conditions, and works with system programming and production control staff to support system health and normal operation. The role is responsible for starting and stopping major subsystems, including transaction processing systems, database systems, and the operating system. Restart operations include orderly shutdown and startup of the system and its workloads when required. The operator communicates with system programmers to determine appropriate actions and with the production control analyst to ensure production workloads complete properly. US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing talent-on-demand and total workforce solutions. It is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The posting states that AI-assisted tools may be used during hiring.
Requirements
- At least five years of experience as a mainframe operator.
- At least two years of experience operating and administering IBM System p-Series/z-Series platforms.
- At least one year of experience operating automation of system monitoring and maintenance procedures.
- Experience in ITM System Monitoring or a similar role.
- Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field or equivalent in mainframe operations.
- Knowledge of decision making, organizational awareness, and problem solving.
- Oral communication and writing skills.
- Required technology skills: IBM, Z/OS, CICS, NATURAL/SUPERNAT, IMS, DB2, ADABAS, ACF2, ENTIREX, SMP/E, ASSEMBLER/COBOL/REXX, CA SPOOL, JCL, CONTROL-M, IMS & DB2 BMC Tools, IMS DB/DC, VTAM, TCPIP, NETVIEW, HMC/HOD/IODF, Tivoli, MVM, JES2, ESF, Linux, Unix, p-Series, z-Series, and VTS.
Responsibilities
- Start and stop system tasks.
- Monitor system consoles for unusual conditions.
- Work with system programming and production control staff to support system health and normal operations.
- Start and stop major subsystems, including transaction processing systems, database systems, and the operating system.
- Perform orderly system and workload shutdowns and startups when required.
- Communicate with system programmers to determine the proper course of action.
- Coordinate with the production control analyst to ensure production workloads complete properly.
