Mainframe Scheduler Migration Specialist

TechDigital Group; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

TechDigital Group is seeking a Migration Deployment Specialist - Scheduling with deep expertise in z/OS mainframe scheduling. The role focuses on migrating batch scheduling products to IBM Z Workload Scheduler and requires strong problem-solving and communication abilities.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in mainframe environments, hands-on experience with IBM Z Workload Scheduler, and proficiency in JCL and TSO/ISPF editing. Collaboration with PMs, contractors, and customer teams is key.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mainframe (OS/390, z/OS) experience required.
• 5+ years of IBM Z Workload Scheduler experience.
• Proficiency with TSO/ISPF editing and strong JCL knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Migrate batch scheduling products to IBM Z Workload Scheduler.
• Monitor workloads using ISPF dialogs; navigate Dynamic Workload Console when applicable.
• Investigate and analyze reports to drive migration actions and corrective steps.
• Document migration actions and maintain related technical documentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams, project managers, contractors, and customers.

Skills

Mainframe OS/390

z/OS

IBM Z Workload Scheduler

TSO/ISPF editing

JCL

Excellent communication

Tools

CA7/CA-ESP

BMC Control-M

Job description

Job Description/ Responsibilities: Migration Deployment Specialist - Scheduling

Position Description:

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.

Required Skills:

• 5+ years of mainframe (OS/390, z/OS)
• 5+ years of IBM Z Workload Scheduler experience
• Proficient with TSO/ISPF editing
• Excellent understanding of Job Control Language (JCL)
• Excellent communication skills

Desired 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

Additional or Advantageous Skills:

• 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)