29 August 2024

We are looking for a Mainframe Operations Analyst to manage Critical Mainframe Batch and Console Operations for Production, Development and Disaster Recovery (DR) Environment for a leading bank institution.

Mandatory Skill(s)

  • Bachelor's degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field;
  • 1 to 2 years of experience in mainframe system operations, running batch job execution, and working with OPC;
  • Able to work with Multiple Virtual Storage (MVS) Job Control Language (JCL);
  • Experience with MVS/ESA, OS390, and z/OS environments;
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; 
  • Possess strong attention to detail; 
  • Strong collaboration skills and able to work with cross-functional teams

Desirable Skill(s)

  • Has worked in the banking industry.

Responsibilities

  • Directed job listings to the Development Environment for SMEs to troubleshoot;
  • Monitored system and batch console messages, addressing abnormalities and managing subsystems like CICS and OPC;
  • Controlled and scheduled batch job operations in OPC, including reruns, holds, prioritizations, and cancellations;
  • Monitored resource contention for batch operations and initiated or halted batch initiators based on operational needs;
  • Downloaded new configuration items to ATMs and monitored ATM Partner Links for issues;
  • Restored EOS reports per Business User instructions and handled Changeman deployment cancellations;
  • Purged hung CD processes and conducted daily DR environment startup checks;
  • Monitored critical system resources like Jess Pool, CPU utilization, and CICS Max Tasks;
  • Escalated batch job failures or critical issues to SMEs or the Command Center promptly.

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Xuan Yi Lim
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