Zeke Scheduler

Zeke Scheduler SME - Mainframe Batch Scheduling (3 Openings | Remote)

Contract: March - July
Experience Level: Senior / SME
We are hiring three Senior Zeke Scheduling SMEs to support Huntington's enterprise mainframe batch environment during a critical conversion period. This is a hands-on SME role - ideal for seasoned mainframe professionals who thrive in complex batch environments, enjoy solving production issues, and have experience navigating high-visibility conversion events.
If you have deep Zeke/Zebb knowledge and enjoy being the person everyone trusts when batch needs to run flawlessly - this is your project.

About This Engagement

This project supports Huntington's CD1 conversion, requiring strong batch readiness, rigorous planning, and reliable night-of execution. You will be part of a team ensuring that mainframe batch processing is stable, optimized, and conversion-ready.
Engagement: March - July
Work Type: 100% Remote
Openings: 3 total

Role 1 - Day Shift SME (Reports to Mende)

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM EST
On-Call: Required for Cadence integration weekend (24 7)

Key Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day enterprise batch execution using ZEKE/ZEBB
• Review and validate scheduling requests (ChangeMan / ServiceNow)
• Provide expert support for abends, reruns, restarts, dependencies
• Monitor schedules for risks, conflicts, and inefficiencies
• Deliver rapid recovery support when issues arise
• Co-lead planning with application teams for CD1 readiness
• Document all INT, Mock1, and Mock2 test activities
• Develop runbooks and pre-conversion checklists
• Establish timelines for JCL/schedule submission and pre-staging
• Drive improvements to communication, readiness, and batch flow

Roles 2 & 3 - Conversion Support SMEs (Report to Carmen)

These two roles will support off-hours and conversion week activities.
Shift Example: Midnight-4 AM during conversion week (including Juneteenth)
Flexible Coverage Needed For:

• Off-hours batch windows
• Weekend validations
• Mock events
• Early morning/late-night cycles

Key Responsibilities

• Hands-on ZEKE/ZEBB scheduling during non-standard hours
• Provide abend/recovery support during overnight processing
• Support conversion planning sessions (late-shift focus)
• Document issues during INT, Mock1, Mock2 testing windows
• Ensure batch flow accuracy and dependency integrity
• Update runbooks, track anomalies, and support readiness improvements
• Monitor critical-path jobs during off-hour cycles
• Provide coverage to maintain momentum ahead of CD1

Core Responsibilities (All Three Roles)

Mainframe Production Scheduling & Support

• Manage enterprise-wide batch scheduling using ZEKE/ZEBB
• Process scheduling changes in ChangeMan and ServiceNow
• Provide SME-level support for job abends, failures, restarts
• Identify risks, schedule conflicts, and optimization opportunities
• Work with application teams to resolve batch issues proactively

CD1 Conversion Planning & Execution

• Participate in readiness meetings and batch planning cycles
• Document and track activities across INT, Mock1, and Mock2
• Analyze conversion workloads to reduce bottlenecks and failure points

Conversion Weekend Improvement Initiatives

• Recommend improvements to pre-staging, readiness, and dependency accuracy
• Strengthen communication across app teams, Production Support, and Ops
• Create predictable timelines for JCL, scheduling changes, and approvals
• Maintain runbooks and documentation to support repeatable conversions

Outcome Expectations

You will play a visible role in transforming how CD1 is delivered - shifting from reactive troubleshooting to a proactive, well-planned, predictable, and efficiently executed conversion cycle.
This includes:

• Earlier deliverables
• Better documentation
• Cleaner batch flows
• Faster recovery
• Smoother execution

Required Skills

• Deep hands-on experience with Zeke/Zebb (SME level)
• Strong mainframe batch scheduling + JCL knowledge
• Production support expertise (abends, reruns, restarts)
• Experience with ChangeMan and/or ServiceNow
• Experience in banking, financial services, or insurance strongly preferred
• Conversion/Migration/CD1 experience a significant plus

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Columbus, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 19, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.