Computer Operator - IBM Printer Support

JLGOVLLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided benefits

Job summary

JLGOV LLC seeks experienced Mainframe Computer Operators to support a federal mainframe data center in Washington, DC. This 100% onsite role requires handling production printers, JCL/TSO workflows, and tight adherence to schedules.

Ideal candidates will have mainframe/data-center operations experience, hands-on printing equipment knowledge, and the ability to monitor and troubleshoot production jobs across shifts. Background screening and suitability verification are required.

Qualifications

• Mainframe or enterprise data-center operations experience.
• Hands-on experience with high-speed laser printers, impact printers, and burster equipment, including routine operator maintenance.
• Working knowledge of JCL and TSO/ISPF.
• Experience submitting, monitoring, tracking, and troubleshooting production jobs.
• Production Control or batch-processing experience.
• Ability to follow SOPs, production schedules, and shift procedures.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work the assigned onsite shift.

Responsibilities

• Operate production printers and bursters.
• Load paper, forms, toner, developer, and supplies.
• Submit and monitor jobs using JCL within TSO/ISPF.
• Monitor queues, equipment, and production output.
• Perform routine troubleshooting and operator-level maintenance.
• Organize and route completed output.
• Support Production Control and shift handoffs.
• Escalate unresolved equipment or system issues.

Skills

Mainframe operations

JCL

TSO/ISPF

Production jobs monitoring

Tools

IBM z/OS

JES2

SDSF

Control-M

CA7

Job description

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Mainframe Computer Operator

• Location: Washington, DC
• Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
• Schedule: Monday–Friday
• Shifts: 7:00 AM–3:30 PM or 3:00 PM–11:30 PM
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Citizenship: No Visa or U.S. Citizenship sponsorship; must be a U.S. Citizen due to the nature of thework.
• Anticipated Start: December 2026
• Compensation: Competitive hourly pay plus applicable employer-provided benefits, based on qualifications, experience, shift assignment, and federal contract experience and requirements.
• Background Investigation: Must pass a background check, drug testing, and a credit check without delay.

Position Summary

JLGOV is seeking experienced Mainframe Computer Operators to support production operations in a federal mainframe data center.

Required Qualifications

• Mainframe or enterprise data-center operations experience.
• Hands-on experience with high-speed laser printers, impact printers, and burster equipment, including routine operator-level maintenance.
• Working knowledge of JCL and TSO/ISPF.
• Experience submitting, monitoring, tracking, and troubleshooting production jobs.
• Production Control or batch-processing experience.
• Ability to follow SOPs, production schedules, and shift procedures.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work the assigned onsite shift.

Core Duties

• Operate production printers and bursters.
• Load paper, forms, toner, developer, and supplies.
• Submit and monitor jobs using JCL within TSO/ISPF.
• Monitor queues, equipment, and production output.
• Perform routine troubleshooting and operator-level maintenance.
• Organize and route completed output.
• Support Production Control and shift handoffs.
• Escalate unresolved equipment or system issues.

Preferred

• 3+ years of relevant mainframe/data-center operations experience.
• Federal or high-volume production-printing experience.
• IBM z/OS, JES2, SDSF, Control-M, CA7, or similar tools.

Before Applying

Your resume must clearly demonstrate experience with high-speed laser printers, impact printers, bursters, mainframe operations, JCL, and TSO/ISPF. Include equipment models and duties performed where known.

General help desk, desktop support, software development, or cybersecurity experience alone does not meet the requirements.

Additional Requirements

• 100% onsite; no remote or hybrid work.
• No security clearance required.
• Must successfully complete required Government background screening, suitability, and onsite-access requirements.
• Employment is contingent upon contract award and final qualification verification.

About JLGOV

JLGOV LLC provides IT, systems operations, cybersecurity, program support, and mission-focused professional services to federal and commercial customers.

JLGOV is an Equal Opportunity Employer.