[Hiring] Mainframe Scheduler Migration Specialist @TekCommands

Role Description

The Scheduling Migration Subject Matter Expert (SME) candidate will require expertise in the mainframe (z/OS) environment. The applicant will be required to perform services, migrating batch scheduling products to IBM Z Workload Scheduler and demonstrate problem-solving skills in replacing the scheduling products. The position requires a person with excellent communication skills and previous scheduler migration experience is a plus.

• Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of IBM Z Workload Scheduling features and functions.
• Monitor the workload via the ISPF dialog.
• A working knowledge of the Dynamic Workload Console is an advantage.
• Investigate and analyze report information to draw conclusions regarding migration activities and corrective actions.
• Write and maintain documentation on these actions and activities.
• Work as a team member with internal employees, project managers, contractors, and customer employees.

Experience with other Mainframe schedule packages (CA/Broadcom Workload Automation (CA-7, Scheduler, Jobtrac or ESP), BMC Control-M/R, ASG Zeke/Zebb) is desired.

Qualifications

• 5+ Years Mainframe (OS/390, z/OS)
• 5+ Years IBM Z Workload Scheduler experience
• Proficient with TSO/ISPF editing
• Excellent understanding of Job Control Language (JCL)
• Excellent communication skills

Requirements

• REXX Programming experience
• Workload Automation Programming Language experience
• Strong analytic abilities – studying multiple reports to identify cause and effect.
• Experience with other mainframe scheduling products such as CA7, CA-ESP, BMC Control-M, etc.
• Dynamic Workload Console navigation and installation experience
• Project Management experience

Benefits

• Experience with migrating other Mainframe scheduling tools to IBM Z Workload Scheduler
• Basic z/OS System Programming knowledge/skills
• Technical pre-sales experience
• System Administration scheduling experience with Open systems (Windows, UNIX, Linux)