Migration Deployment Specialist - Scheduling Position Description: The Scheduling Migration Subject Matter Expert (SME) candidate will require expertise in the mainframe (z/OS) environment. The applicant will be required to perform services, migrating batch scheduling products to IBM Z Workload Scheduler and demonstrate problem-solving skills in replacing the scheduling products. The position requires a person with excellent communication skills and previous scheduler migration experience is a plus. The candidate must demonstrate a strong working knowledge of IBM Z Workload Scheduling features and functions. They must be able to monitor the workload via the ISPF dialog. A working knowledge of the Dynamic Workload Console is an advantage. The candidate will be required to investigate and analyze report information to draw conclusions regarding migration activities and corrective actions. There will be a need to write and maintain documentation on these actions and activities. The position requires you to work as a team member with internal employees, project managers, contractors, and customer employees.
Experience with other Mainframe schedule packages (CA/Broadcom Workload Automation (CA-7, Scheduler, Jobtrac or ESP), BMC Control-M/R, ASG Zeke/Zebb) is desired.
Required Skills: · 5+ Years Mainframe (OS/390, z/OS) · 5+ Years IBM Z Workload Scheduler experience · Proficient with TSO/ISPF editing · Excellent understanding of Job Control Language (JCL) · Excellent communication skills Desired Skills: · REXX Programming experience · Workload Automation Programming Language experience · Strong analytic abilities – studying multiple reports to identify cause and effect. · Experience with other mainframe scheduling products such as CA7, CA-ESP, BMC Control-M, etc. · Dynamic Workload Console navigation and installation experience · Project Management experience Additional or Advantageous Skills: · Experience with migrating other Mainframe scheduling tools to IBM Z Workload Scheduler · Basic z/OS System Programming knowledge/skills · Technical pre-sales experience · System Administration scheduling experience with Open systems (Windows, UNIX, Linux) | 
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