Job Description

Job Description

Pomeroy is looking for Mainframe Console Batch Operators in the Newark, NJ area.

The ideal candidate for this position should have experience with OPC/TWS scheduler, the ability to support IBM OS/390—Z/OS systems, and enjoy working as a member of a team in a fast-paced setting.

• Night shift
• 3-4 day rotating schedule

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or logical assignment to this position.

• Provide Tier-1 hardware and application support. Work directly with vendors and customers for the support of Mainframe software.

• Monitor and execute batch processing on multiple OS platforms using line commands, menus, and GUI interfaces. Perform file system restores. Execute backups and scheduling tasks using CA-Scheduler.

• Monitor MVS and UNIX environments and respond to alerts.

• Performed Disaster Recovery testing for all our business units, on an annual basis.

• Work on Mainframe network and application issues in a Help Desk and a data center environment. Maintain AS400 hardware, software, network connectivity.

• Monitor Z/OS mainframe computer system, Amdahl 4570, AS/400, Solaris 9, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. Maintain the monitoring NIMSOFT software to monitor all the LPAR's

• Manage Hardware and Software maintenance for System i and HMC, including Fix Packages, Software Upgrades, and Hardware Upgrades for both OS and 3rd Party Applications.

• Identify, diagnose, and resolve equipment and line faults by referring issues to vendors or implementing back-up and recovery processes

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Required Skills:

• Experience with OPC/TWS scheduler
• Ability to support IBM OS/390 -- Z/OS systems.
• Ability to monitor production & daily performance of all applications.
• Ability to follow detailed processes/instructions.
• Enjoys Working in a Fast-paced Environment.
• Knowledge of Computer Hardware and Related Services.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Desirable:

• Languages: JES2, JES3, TLS/E, ISPF, JCL (abend resolution), Roscoe, CICS and JOBMASTER, Omegamon,
• ManageNow Ticketing
• OS400 System Software
• System Restoration, Disaster Recovery, and High Availability
• Multi-System Monitoring Software
• CL Programming
• Technical and Operational Documentation
• HMC Console, Operations Console
• Client Access and Operations Navigator
• System Auditing
• HA/DR Replication Solution using iTera Software Package
• Ability to use email, communicate effectively both verbally and written.

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Company Description

Founded in 1981, Pomeroy provides high quality managed IT infrastructure services, professional and staffing services and procurement and logistics services, and is a recognized leader in the service desk and managed desktop services markets. Pomeroy is based in Hebron KY, in the Cincinnati OH metro area. Learn more about Pomeroy at https://www.pomeroy.com/managed-workplace-services/it-staffing-services/.

Company Description

Founded in 1981, Pomeroy provides high quality managed IT infrastructure services, professional and staffing services and procurement and logistics services, and is a recognized leader in the service desk and managed desktop services markets. Pomeroy is based in Hebron KY, in the Cincinnati OH metro area. Learn more about Pomeroy at https://www.pomeroy.com/managed-workplace-services/it-staffing-services/.