Mainframe Scheduler Migration Specialist

Our client, an IT Servies and Consulting company, is looking for a Mainframe Scheduler Migration Specialist for their Remote location.
 
Responsibilities:

• 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.
• The candidate must demonstrate a strong working knowledge of IBM Z Workload Scheduling features and functions.
• They must be able to monitor the workload via the ISPF dialog.
• A working knowledge of the Dynamic Workload Console is an advantage.
• The candidate will be required to investigate and analyze report information to draw conclusions regarding migration activities and corrective actions.
• There will be a need to write and maintain documentation on these actions and activities.
• The position requires you to 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.
• 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
• 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
• 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)
• What are the top 3 skills required for this role? 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)
• Years of Experience:   16.00 Years of Experience

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program

Excellent growth and advancement opportunities