Job Description
Exp Range (To)- 4-8 yrs
Location- Hyd/Blr/Chn
Summary of key responsibilities
Provide 24 x 7 console monitoring of Mainframe infrastructure and Application Systems (e.g., Hardware, batch schedules, interfaces, database table spaces)
Respond to console messages & alerts, and take corrective actions as required
Carry out IPL, POR, Region Bounce
IBM and other OEM/ISV Vendors Coordination, Communication and Liaison.
Identify, report, troubleshoot and escalate negative trends, Incidents and Problems
Resolve or assist in Resolving Incidents and Problems
Execute and monitor production, test and demand Batch Jobs (e.g., scheduling, execution, reruns, cancellations, hold & release and reporting of Batch Jobs)
Monitor job processing, and identify, resolve and or escalate incomplete jobs
Start-up and shut-down onlines and interactive systems as per SOP or demand
Mainframe File Transfers & Transmission Management,
Mainframe Output, Printing and Report Management
Mainframe Code Promotion and Release Management
Technical requirements
Good understanding of IBM Mainframe HW, Consoles, HMC, SE, z/OS, DB2, CICS, IMS DB/DC & IBM Utilities
Experience in Batch Monitoring, Scheduling and adhoc changes using CA-7.
Experience in Autosys is added advantage.
Experience in User ID, Access Management and IAM - Identity Access Management using RACF
Experience in Mainframe Version Control and Release Management Tools
Experience in Control-D, SAVRS/TREMS, Omega-MON, TEPS, NetView, SAS, REXX, JCL
Monitor all batch flow processing and insure timely completion of endpoints / milestones.
Identify delays or bottlenecks using proprietary and vendor tools and resolve or escalate accordingly
Track incoming and outgoing transmissions ensuring they meet deadlines
Monitor real time performance of the computing environment
Perform scheduled and unscheduled system shutdown and start up (IPL) utilizing HMS, SE, Consoles. Perform environmental verifications after IPL is complete