Information Technology Mainframe Operator

VARITE • Downey, CA

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About The Position

VARITE is seeking an Information Technology Mainframe Operator for a client in Downey, California. The role operates and supports the client’s IBM mainframe systems under the direction of an Information Technology Systems Operations Supervisor, who manages and oversees the work related to those systems.

The operator starts and stops system tasks, monitors system consoles for unusual conditions, and works with system programming and production control staff to help maintain system health and normal operations. The role also starts and stops major subsystems, including transaction processing systems, database systems, and the operating system. When required, the operator performs restart operations, including orderly system and workload shutdowns and startups. The operator communicates with system programmers to determine appropriate actions and with production control analysts to ensure production workloads complete properly.

The position is listed for a 12-month duration and pays $40.00–$45.00 per hour on W2. A bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field or equivalent in mainframe operations is required, along with the specified mainframe operations experience and technical skills.

Requirements

• Possess knowledge of decision making, organizational awareness, and problem solving.
• Have oral communication and writing skills.
• Have knowledge of IBM, z/OS, CICS, NATURAL/SUPERNAT, IMS, DB2, ADABAS, ACF2, ENTIREX, SMP/E, ASSEMBLER/COBOL/REXX, CA SPOOL, JCL, CONTROL-M, IMS and DB2 BMC Tools, IMS DB/DC, VTAM, TCP/IP, NETVIEW, HMC/HOD/IODF, Tivoli, MVM, JES2, ESF, Linux, Unix, p-Series, z-Series, and VTS.
• Have a minimum of five years of experience as a mainframe operator.
• Have at least two years of experience operating and administering IBM System p-Series/z-Series platforms.
• Have one year of experience operating automation of system monitoring and maintenance procedures, and experience in ITM System Monitoring or a similar role.
• Possess a bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field or equivalent in mainframe operations.

Responsibilities

• Start and stop system tasks.
• Monitor system consoles for unusual conditions.
• Work with system programming and production control staff to support the health and normal operation of IBM mainframe systems.
• Start and stop major subsystems, including transaction processing systems, database systems, and the operating system.
• Perform orderly system and workload shutdowns and startups when restart operations are required.
• Communicate with system programmers to determine the proper course of action.
• Coordinate with production control analysts to ensure production workloads complete properly.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees.
• Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan for eligible employees.
• Legal service plans offering access to attorneys for advice and representation.
• Employee referral bonus eligibility if a referred candidate is hired.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level