Kyndryl
MainframeBatchandConsoleOperations
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Mainframe Batch and Console Operations at Kyndryl. Skills: Mainframe Batch, Console Operations, Production Support. Analyze JCL abends. Troubleshoot JCL abends”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Analytical; Problem resolution
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ years Mainframe Production Support, Monitor batch processing, Troubleshoot batch processing, Maintain batch processing, Monitor scheduling, Troubleshoot scheduling, Maintain scheduling, Monitor file transfers, Troubleshoot file transfers, Maintain file transfers, Monitor production environments, Troubleshoot production environments, Maintain production environments, Monitor QA environments, Troubleshoot QA environments, Maintain QA environments, Monitor Test regions, Troubleshoot Test regions, Maintain Test regions, Perform JCL troubleshooting, Resolve JCL abends, Manage job scheduling, Handle file transfers, Manage datasets, Provide PDX deployment support, Resolve issues through ITSM, Monitor batch jobs, Perform batch job recovery, Handle incident management, Handle problem management, Support IPL activities
Nice to Have
End-to-end batch operations support, Job recovery support, Incident management support, Weekend IPL activities support, High system availability, Timely issue resolution, JCL expertise, OPC/TWS scheduling expertise, NDM/Connect: Direct transfers expertise, VSAM dataset management expertise, GDG dataset management expertise, PDX deployment activities expertise, ITSM ticket handling expertise, Production support processes expertise, Collaborate with development teams, Collaborate with storage teams, Collaborate with clients, Collaborate with infrastructure teams, Resolve production issues, Perform production recoveries, Manage production escalations, Support critical business operations
What You'll Do.
Troubleshoot JCL abends
Analyze override issues
Troubleshoot override issues
Resolve override issues
Analyze symbolic parameter problems
Troubleshoot symbolic parameter problems
Resolve symbolic parameter problems
Allocate BIOS datasets
Allocate TIF datasets
Allocate GDG datasets
Allocate VSAM datasets
Identify Production job ownership
Identify QA job ownership
Coordinate with development groups
Perform file out-of-space recovery
Support batch recovery activities
Support online recovery activities
Coordinate batch job restarts
Coordinate abend recovery
Coordinate customer escalations
Utilize break-glass procedures
Monitor OPC/TWS job scheduling
Manage OPC/TWS job scheduling
Perform release actions
Perform predecessor analysis
Perform successor analysis
Perform database lookups
Support NDM/Connect: Direct operations
Monitor NDM/Connect: Direct processes
Troubleshoot NDM/Connect: Direct failures
Support client file transfers
Perform PDX activities
Support PDX password resets
Manage ITSM incidents
Manage ITSM problem tickets
Create FACHA/Hot Items
Reassign ITSM tickets
Process TSSR work orders
Manage production job requests
Manage QA job requests
Respond to operational emails
Execute weekend IPL support
Validate environment availability
Coordinate fixes for abends
Ensure Production regions operational
Ensure QA regions operational
Ensure Test regions operational
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Development groups; Storage teams; Clients; Infrastructure teams
Communication Scope
Analytical skills; Communication skills
Full Job Description
**Who We Are** At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world’s leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people—Kyndryls—that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive. **The Role** Computer Operators at Kyndryl are key in helping revolutionize the way we operate complex computer systems. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, supervise and control intricate networks and applications, and operate distributed systems in a multi-vendor environment. As a Computer Operator you will be on the technical frontline – performing batch operations as per service agreements, analyzing first-level issues across systems, and resolving/routing issues as appropriate. You will also have the opportunity to develop support system management processes specific to customer requirements, ensuring that we provide the highest level of service to our customers. **Key Responsibilities:** * Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve JCL abends, override issues, and symbolic parameter problems. * Allocate and manage BIOS, TIF, GDG, and VSAM datasets. * Identify ownership of Production and QA jobs and coordinate with appropriate development groups. * Perform file out-of-space (FOOS) recovery and support batch/online recovery activities. * Coordinate batch job restarts, abend recovery, and customer escalations. * Utilize break-glass procedures for emergency production support access when required. * Monitor and manage OPC/TWS job scheduling activities including hold/release actions, predecessor/successor analysis, and database lookups. * Support NDM/Connect: Direct operations including process monitoring, troublesho
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