JFS - Product Specialist 1/ PS1

Product Specialist 1/ PS1 (Remote)
Primary Location: Remote
 
V-Soft Consulting is currently hiring for a Product Specialist 1/ PS1 (Remote) for our premier client.
 
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Required Skill Sets (include years of exp.):2-5 years        

• Efficient in using BMC Control-M for scheduling jobs.
• Efficient in using BMC Control-M for managing batch jobs.
• Efficient in using BMC Enterprise Manager for scheduling batch jobs.
• Efficient in using BMC Enterprise Manager or managing batch jobs.
• Skill in managing batch workload on AJF for both mainframe and client server applications.
• Expertise in identifying abends and using JCL to fix those abends.
• Capacity to analyze alert messages and/or shout messages to determine severity, and follow escalation procedures when SLA's may be jeopardized.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate verbally to support staff when problems develop.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate in writing a summation of a problem with pertinent details.
• Proficient in using TSO/ISPF to analyze status and identify issues with batch jobs.
• Capability to recognize server problems by utilizing Nagios, IP Monitor and Tivoli.

 
Desired Skill Set (include years of exp.):2-5 years

• Expert ability to analyze and manage batch workload on AJF for both mainframe and client server applications by using both BMC Control-M and EM tools respectively.
• Expert level in identifying and fixing common abends using JCL.
• Familiarity with batch job alert messages and shout messages coupled with the ability to determine severity, follow escalation procedures when SLA's may be jeopardized.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate verbally to support staff when problems develop.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate in writing a summation of a problem with pertinent details.
• Familiarity of system tools (i.e. Nagios, IP Monitor, Tivoli, Time Sharing Option/Interactive System Productivity Facility (TSO/ISPF), Job Control Language (JCL), and BMC's Control-M/Enterprise Manager or similar job scheduling tools.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow Incidents & Tasks.

 
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Job Responsibilities:

• 75% Schedule jobs via Control-M/EM and make schedule temporary and permanent modifications to existing jobs.
• 25% Manage, monitor, and analyze mainframe and distributed systems batch workload, job abends and communicate with programmers to resolve issues.
• Experience with BMC Control-M/EM is a mandatory requirement.
• Additional experience with JCL, SDSF & general Mainframe knowledge is preferred, with ServiceNow experience being a plus.

Detailed Day-To-Day Job Duties to be performed:

• Schedule pre-defined jobs within Control-M/EM.
• Manage/maintain calendars within Control-M/EM.
• Manage batch workload in a Production Control environment for both mainframe and distributed/client-server applications.
• Identify and fix common abends, alert support staff when problems develop, escalate issues to management when SLA's may be jeopardized, and document all issues in writing (via ServiceNow tickets: Incidents & Incident Tasks).
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Efficient use of system tools (i.e. Time-Sharing Option/Interactive System Productivity Facility (TSO/ISPF), Job Control Language (JCL), and BMC's Control-M/Enterprise Manager.

 
Interested?
Qualified candidates should send their resumes to
 
V-Soft Consulting Group is recognized among the top 100 fastest growing staffing companies in North America, V-Soft Consulting Group is headquartered in Louisville, KY with strategic locations in India, Canada and the U.S. V-Soft is known as an agile, innovative technology services company holding several awards and distinctions and has a wide variety of partnerships across diverse technology stacks.
 
As a valued V-Soft Consultant, you’re eligible for full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision), a 401(k) plan, competitive compensation and more. V-Soft is partnered with numerous Fortune 500 companies, exceptionally positioned to advance your career growth.
 
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