Remote Senior IBM Z Workload Scheduler Migration SME

Computer Task; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

CTG is seeking a Scheduling Migration SME / Senior IMS Systems Programmer for a remote, ongoing contract role. You will migrate to IBM Z Workload Scheduler, analyze and replace batch schedulers, and monitor workloads with ISPF and Dynamic Workload Console.

Require 5+ years mainframe experience (OS/390 or z/OS) and IBM Z WLS expertise; strong TSO/ISPF and JCL skills are essential. Excellent English communication is needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mainframe experience with OS/390 or z/OS.
• 5+ years of IBM Z Workload Scheduler experience.
• Experience migrating mainframe scheduling products to IBM Z Workload Scheduler.
• Strong TSO/ISPF editing and JCL experience.
• Open systems scheduling experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform mainframe scheduling migrations to IBM Z Workload Scheduler.
• Analyze and replace existing batch scheduling products and resolve migration issues.
• Monitor workloads using ISPF and Dynamic Workload Console as needed.
• Investigate reports, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for migration activities.
• Collaborate with internal staff, project managers, contractors, and client teams.
• Provide technical troubleshooting and problem resolution for scheduling environments.

Skills

Mainframe batch scheduling & workload

Analytical & troubleshooting skills

REXX & workload automation language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS / IT or related field

Tools

IBM Z Workload Scheduler

z/OS

TSO/ISPF

JCL

CA-7

CA-ESP

Jobtrac

BMC Control-M

ASG Zeke/Zebb

Dynamic Workload Console

Job description

CTG is seeking a Scheduling Migration SME / Senior IMS Systems Programmer for a remote, ongoing contract role. You will migrate to IBM Z Workload Scheduler, analyze and replace batch schedulers, and monitor workloads with ISPF and Dynamic Workload Console.

Require 5+ years mainframe experience (OS/390 or z/OS) and IBM Z WLS expertise; strong TSO/ISPF and JCL skills are essential. Excellent English communication is needed.