Sr. IZWS Scheduler expert

eTeam Inc.

remote, IL(remote)

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$49–$54 Per Hour

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Communication Skills, Corrective Action, Data Analysis, Data Sets, Documentation, Editing, IBM Product Family, IBM Rexx Programming Language, IBM Sysplex, IBM TSO/ISPF, IBM z-OS Operating System, Identify Issues, JCL (Job Control Language), Mainframe Computer, Mainframe Operating System, Operational Audit, Operational Support, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Production Systems, Programming Languages, Project Planning, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Schedule Development, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Development, System Operations, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Training, Test Plan/Schedule, Workload Automation, Writing Skills

LOCATION

remote, IL

POSTED

4 days ago

Role name: Sr. IZWS Scheduler expert
Work Location: US (Remote)

Role and responsibilities:
We are seeking an experienced Migration Deployment Specialist – Scheduling (IZWS) to support large scale mainframe scheduling migrations to IBM Z Workload Scheduler (IZWS). This role serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in mainframe batch scheduling conversions and will be instrumental in executing migration activities across development, test, and production sysplex environments.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in z/OS, strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with application development teams, schedulers, project managers, internal staff, and customer stakeholders. This position plays a high impact role in ensuring successful, iterative parallel tracking cycles and clean migration of batch workloads.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support the migration of batch scheduling workloads to IBM Z Workload Scheduler.
- Perform detailed analysis of legacy scheduling definitions (CA 7, ESP, Jobtrac, Control M, etc.) and map them to IZWS structures.
- Execute iterative migration cycles, including parallel tracking, schedule validation, and dependency resolution.
- Monitor batch workload execution using TSO/ISPF and IZWS interfaces; analyze report data to identify issues and corrective actions.
- Utilize or review the Dynamic Workload Console for navigation, analysis, and operational support.
- Develop, maintain, and update migration documentation, procedures, and reference materials.
- Collaborate with application schedulers, developers, system engineers, and operations teams to resolve migration-related issues.
- Provide technical guidance and training to application teams, schedulers, and operational staff.
- Support best practice cleanup and preparation activities ahead of each sysplex migration.
- Assist in project planning, task estimation, and coordination with project management teams.
Mandatory skills:
- 5 years Mainframe experience (OS/390, z/OS) – Advanced understanding of core mainframe components and operational environments.
- 5 years IBM Z Workload Scheduler experience – Deep proficiency in IZWS features, functions, and workload monitoring.
- TSO/ISPF editing skills – Advanced proficiency in interactive system utilities and dataset manipulation.
- Job Control Language (JCL) – Expert-level understanding of JCL structure, syntax, and troubleshooting.
- Communication Skills – Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to collaborate with technical and non technical teams.
- REXX programming – Intermediate ability to write and maintain automation scripts.
Optional skills:
- Workload Automation Programming Language (WAPL) – Working knowledge for extending scheduler functions.
- Analytical skills – Advanced ability to study complex scheduler reports and identify causal relationships.
- Experience with other scheduling platforms
-- CA 7
-- CA ESP
-- BClient Control M
-- ASG Zeke/Zebb
- Dynamic Workload Console – Familiarity with navigation, setup, and installation.
- Project management experience – Ability to support planning and coordination of migration activities.

About the Company

eTeam Inc.

Looking for a great job? Join eTeam. We’re looking for talented staffing professionals to join our staff. We also provide contract assignments and full-time jobs at Fortune 2000 Companies. We’ve been named one of the best companies to work for by Staffing Industry Analysts and New Jersey Business.

COMPANY SIZE

100 to 499 employees

INDUSTRY

Other/Not Classified

FOUNDED

1998

WEBSITE

www.eteaminc.com

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