Information Technology Mainframe Operator

VARITE INC; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Legal Service Plans

Job summary

VARITE is seeking an Information Technology Mainframe Operator for a 12-month assignment in Downey, CA. The role focuses on starting/stopping tasks, monitoring IBM mainframe consoles, and coordinating with system programmers to ensure system health and smooth operation.

Qualified candidates have 5+ years in mainframe operations, 2+ years on IBM System p-/z-Series, and at least 1 year of automation or ITM monitoring experience, with a bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of mainframe operations experience.
• At least two years of experience operating and administering IBM System p-Series/z-Series.
• One year of automation/ITM monitoring experience or a similar role.
• Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field or equivalent in mainframe operations.

Responsibilities

• Start and stop system tasks and monitor IBM mainframe consoles under supervision.
• Restart major subsystems and manage orderly shutdowns and startups.
• Coordinate with system programmers and production control analysts.
• Ensure health and normal operation of the IBM mainframe systems.

Skills

Decision making

Organizational awareness

Problem solving

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/ mainframe operations

Tools

IBM

Z/OS

CICS

DB2

JCL

Tivoli

Linux

Unix

JES2

VTS

Job description

VARITE is seeking a qualified Information Technology Mainframe Operator for one of its clients located in Downey, CA

WHAT THE CLIENT DOES?

A large county government entity providing comprehensive public services including public health, social services, public safety, infrastructure management, community development, and regional administration.

WHAT WE DO?

Established in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850+ global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.

Job Title: Information Technology Mainframe Operator

Duration: 12 months

Locations: Downey, CA

Pay Rate Range: $40.00 - $45.00/hr on W2

HERE'S WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• The Information Technology Mainframe Operator works under the direction of an Information Technology Systems Operations Supervisor who manages and oversees all aspects of work for the IBM mainframe systems.
• The Information Technology Mainframe Operator starts and stops system tasks, monitors the system consoles for unusual conditions, and works with the system programming and production control staff to ensure the health and normal operation of the systems.
• The Information Technology Mainframe Operator is also responsible for starting and stopping the major subsystems, such as transaction processing systems, database systems, and the operating system itself.
• These "restart operations" include performing an orderly shutdown and startup of the system and its workloads when it is required.
• The Information Technology Mainframe Operator communicates with system programmers, who assist the operator in determining the proper course of action, and with the production control analyst, who works with the operator to make sure that production workloads are completing properly.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO WIN:

• The Information Technology Mainframe Operator will possess knowledge in decision making; organizational awareness; problem solving; oral communication and writing skills.
• The following technology skill sets are required to perform in this classification: IBM, Z/OS, CICS, NATURAL/SUPERNAT, IMS, DB2, ADABAS, ACF2, ENTIREX, SMP/E, ASSEMBLER/COBOL/REXX, CA SPOOL, JCL, CONTROL-M, IMS & DB2 BMC Tools, IMS DB/DC, VTAM, TCPIP, NETVIEW, HMC/HOD/IODF, Tivoli, MVM, JES2, ESF, Linux, Unix, p-Series, z-Series, & VTS.

Experience Required:

• This classification must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience as a mainframe operator, with at least two (2) years of that experience in operating and administering IBM System p-Series/z-Series platform.
• In addition, one (1) year of experience of operating on automation of system monitoring and maintenance procedures and experience in ITM System Monitoring or similar role.

Education Required:

• This classification requires the possession of a bachelor’s degree in an IT-related and/or equivalent in mainframe operations field.

BENEFITS:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Eligible employees may receive:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement Plans: Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan.
• Legal Service Plans: Offering access to attorneys for legal advice and representation.

VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status