Kyndryl
MainframeOperationsLead
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“Mainframe Operations Lead at Kyndryl. Skills: Mainframe Operations, zOS operating system, Batch processing, System management. Perform batch operations as per service agreements. Analyze first-level issues across systems”
What You'll Achieve.
Provide the highest level of service to our customers
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis; Diagnosing hardware problems; Diagnosing software problems; Troubleshooting
24/7 monitoring
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8 to 10 years of experience in Mainframe Operations, Experience in IZWS (IBM Z Workload Scheduler) Tool, Monitoring and maintaining production LPARS 24/7, Handling all console-related alerts, Performing scheduled outages, IPLs, and clock changes, Managing JES spool, Diagnosing hardware and software problems, Informing the support team, Handling service restoration teams, Root cause analysis of abends, Perform root cause analysis, resolution, and/or escalation for production systems, Perform automated startup and shutdown of the production operating system, Execute production subsystem started tasks restarts, Good understanding of zOS operating system, Experience working on HMC / Control-M / Netview / Netcool / CA7 / IZWS / TWS, Expertise in Job Control Language (JCL), Expertise in job abend codes, Expertise in IBM z/OS, Expertise in JES2, Expertise in VTAM, Expertise in TCP/IP, Expertise in CICS, Expertise in DB2, Expertise in MQ, Expertise in RACF, Knowledge of batch processing tools Control-M, Experience with performance monitoring tools (OMEGAMON, RMF, SMF)
Nice to Have
Experience with scheduling software, Experience with reporting, Experience with logging, Proficient with Operating Systems (Windows or Mac), Experience with Troubleshooting, Experience with Backup/Recovery, Experience with Basic Networking
What You'll Do.
Perform batch operations as per service agreements
Analyze first-level issues across systems
Resolve/route issues as appropriate
Develop support system management processes specific to customer
Supervise and control intricate networks and applications
Operate distributed systems in a multi-vendor environment
Monitor and maintain production LPARS 24/7
Handle all console-related alerts
Perform scheduled outages
Diagnose hardware and software problems
Inform the support team
Handle service restoration teams
Perform root cause analysis of abends
Perform root cause analysis
and/or escalation for
Perform automated startup and shutdown of the production
Execute production subsystem started tasks restarts
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams
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** Mainframe Operations Lead 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 Mainframe Operations Lead 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. If you have a passion for technology and a desire to continually improve your skills – this is the position for you. You will work with a talented team of professionals and collaborate on exciting projects that are shaping the future of our industry. **Your Future at Kyndryl** As a Mainframe Operations Lead, you will be interacting and collaborating with cross-functional teams which makes identifying career paths with Kyndryl easy. Whether you want to delve into the intricacies of automating complex processes, drive essential systems, or ensure top-notch delivery to our customers, there is a path for you – and we’re invested in paving the way. **Who You Are** You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove i
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