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)
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