Mainframe Operator

Overview

Mainframe Operator

long-term contract ; Washington, DC

SUMMARY:

• Tier One Technologies has a requirement for a Mainframe production support and batch job scheduler.
• This is an onsite position at a US Government client.
• Must be a US Citizen and be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• SELECTED CANDIDATES WITHOUT REQUIRED CLEARANCE WILL BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION.

Responsibilities

The computer operator will be responsible for operating high-speed laser printers, impact printers, and bursters within the mainframe data center. Duties include setting up printers based on instructions from mainframe computer consoles, loading paper, toner, and developer, and promptly removing and organizing completed print jobs for customer distribution. Operators must communicate directly with mainframe operating system or printer maintenance contractors whenever there is a system or printer malfunction.

Core Responsibilities:

Personnel shall perform operational support duties, including but not limited to:

• Operating and maintaining high-speed laser and impact printers.
• Managing printer supplies, paper replenishment, and media handling.
• Executing job scheduling, monitoring, and troubleshooting within TSO/ISPF environments.
• Processing and managing report distribution.
• Providing operational support and assistance to Production Control staff.

Operators are also responsible for unloading boxes of paper and forms as needed for print tasks, and for maintaining a clean and organized printer area by removing empty printer boxes, toner containers, and loose paper. In addition, operators will support the Production Control staff by submitting, scheduling, and tracking jobs using JCL within TSO. They will notify the baling room when recycle bins are full.

Coverage is required Monday through Friday with the following shifts. Candidates must be open to either of the following schedules:

• Shift 1: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
• Shift 2: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in creating batch schedules in a mainframe environment.
• Experience with scheduling packages like CA-7, Control-M, Zeke is a plus.
• Working knowledge of the overall Mainframe production responsibilities, including printing support.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.