IBM Tivoli Output Manager (TOM) Remote Location

IBM Tivoli Output Manager (TOM) for zOS professional is responsible for managing, controlling, archiving, distributing, and securing mainframe output (reports, spool data, SYSOUT) across enterprise environments. The role supports operations, compliance, and user access to critical outputs generated by batch and online systems.

Key Responsibilities

Manage JES spool output (SYSOUT) and ensure proper capture, retention, and archiving

Configure and maintain Tivoli Output Manager policies for report distribution

Automate output routing to users, printers, datasets, or external systems

Ensure timely delivery of business-critical reports Install, configure, and upgrade Tivoli Output Manager in zOS environments

Customize output definitions, indexing, and retention rules

Integrate TOM with JES2JES3, SDSF, and security tools

Monitor output queues, report generation, and job outputs

Troubleshoot failures related to spool, report capture, or distribution

Support production batch cycles and ensure high availability

Implement access controls for reports and archived outputs

Ensure compliance with data retention and audit policies

Support encryption, masking, and secure report delivery

Analyze spool usage and optimize output storage

Tune system for efficient report processing and retrieval

Manage archival processes to avoid spool overflow

Automation tools (NetView, SA zOS)

Scheduling tools (IWS, ESP)

Repositoryarchival solutions

Participate in on-call and DR exercises

Liaise with IBM supportvendors for issue resolution Required Technical Skills Core Skills o IBM Tivoli Output Manager for zOS o JES2JES3, SDSF, JCL o zOS fundamentals (TSOISPF, dataset management) Good to Have o REXX scripting for automation

o Exposure to other Tivoli products (NetView, SA zOS) o Experience with Report Distribution Document Archiving solutions Soft Skills o Strong troubleshooting and analytical capability o Ability to work in 24x7 production support environments o Good communication with business and operations teams Typical Experience Range 7 10 years (mid-level TOM adminsupport)