Mainframe Administrator - Remote
About the role
Serve as the subject matter expert and owner for mainframe batch processing (JCL), MVS operations, and Control M/EM scheduling. Ensure availability, stability, and effective use of mainframe batch and scheduling environments. Provide technical recommendations for enhancements and modernization strategies. Track and document usage patterns, job volumes, performance, and dependencies. Conduct technical design reviews for JCL and Control M/EM workflows. Analyze and enforce standards for batch job structures and scheduling logic. Support integration and migration of legacy jobs to Axway and updated environments. Perform unit testing and support modernization of file exchange processes. Anticipate, identify, and resolve operational issues, abends, scheduling conflicts, and failures. Communicate with business users, technical experts, and stakeholders on product impacts and modernization. Maintain thorough documentation and contribute to standards development.
Mandatory Skills
- Expert hands-on experience with JCL, MVS, mainframe batch utilities
- Expert proficiency with Control M/EM job design, dependencies, and scheduling standards
- Strong collaboration and communication skills across teams and vendors
- Demonstrated ability to lead design reviews, product testing, and system integration
- Strong documentation and technical engagement skills
Additional Requirements
- Fingerprint background check required
- Government equipment must not be taken/used outside the United States
- Strong work ethic and punctuality preferred
- Candidate currently located in Ohio