TEKsystems · 7 hours ago
Computer Operator
Madison, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$28/hr - $30/hrTEKsystems is a leading provider of business and technology services, and they are seeking a Computer Operator to monitor batch jobs on the mainframe. The role involves troubleshooting job abends, modifying JCL code, and serving as a liaison between technical developers and production support.
Information Technology
Responsibilities
Monitor a variety of batch "jobs" that run on the mainframe
Resolve job abends and modify JCL code or at least read it to troubleshoot the abend
Use 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
Identify potential or existing scheduling problems
Work independently, as well as with Development, TSS, and other CPS staff
Provide detailed documentation of problems using Tivoli
Change, update, review job documentation
Perform functional testing
Create ChangeMan packages (mainframe)
Maintain AJS best practices, perform Quality Assurance (QA) checks on all new jobs
Qualification
Required
Experience as a Mainframe Computer Operator on an MVS, OS/390 system
Ability to monitor jobs and resolve job abends
Experience modifying JCL code or at least reading it to troubleshoot abends
Experience using scheduling software, preferably Control-M
Ability to serve as a liaison between technical developers and production support
Ability to perform scheduling requests and job submissions for developers and customers
Ability to monitor and analyze complex job flows between client server and mainframe
Ability to identify potential or existing scheduling problems
Ability to work independently and as a strong team player
Ability to work between multiple environments (Acceptance & Production)
Problem resolution skills, working alone and with Development/CPS staff as necessary
Ability to provide detailed documentation of problems using Tivoli
Ability to change, update, and review job documentation
Ability to perform functional testing
Ability to create ChangeMan packages (mainframe)
Ability to maintain AJS best practices and perform Quality Assurance (QA) checks on all new jobs
Dependability
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to train and teach other staff
Enthusiasm and positive outlook
Desire to learn all aspects of CPS production operation
Familiarity with hardware/software environment: Mainframe & LAN Software (CICS, TSO, Argent (AJS), Tivoli, ChangeMan, SDSF, JCL, HODv10, IDMS, DB2, VSAM, Thin Client, MS Office Products)
Availability to work hours from Wed - Friday 1:30PM - 10:30PM, then Saturday 12 hours, 5:30P-6:30A
Must live in Wisconsin
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)
Company
TEKsystems
At TEKsystems, they understand people. Every year they deploy over 80,000 IT professionals at 6,000 client sites across North America,
Founded in 1994
10001+ employees
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