TEKsystems · 10 hours ago
Computer Operator
Madison, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid 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 DWD mainframe. The role involves troubleshooting job issues, scheduling requests, and serving as a liaison between technical developers and production support.
Information Technology
Responsibilities
Monitoring a variety of batch 'jobs' that run on the DWD mainframe
Resolving job abends, modifying JCL code or at least reading it a bit to troubleshoot the abend
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 existing 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
Qualification
Required
Experience as a Mainframe Computer Operator on an MVS, OS/390 system
Monitoring jobs and resolving job abends
Modifying JCL code or at least reading it to troubleshoot abends
Using scheduling software, preferably Control-M
Serve as a liaison between technical developers and production support
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 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
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
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
Skills in OS/390, MVS, JCL, Control M
Outstanding attendance and dependability
Strong work ethic and collaboration skills
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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