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West Advanced Technologies

Mainframe Operator

Downey, CA · On-site

$50.75 - $65/hr

Skills/Exp Preferred: 1. Unix scripting 2. PL/SQL 3. Bash scripting 4. Automation 5. Operation System: AIX 6. Cobol Regards, Sangeetha West Advanced Technologies, Inc. Serving government agencies for ...

Deland, Gibson Insurance Associates

MTS Developer

Required : • Strong experience in ACI Money Transfer System (MTS) • Hands-on with COBOL VI, Unix/Linux/AIX, and Unix commands • Knowledge of Mainframe (JCL, VSAM) • Experience with Oracle ...

Vertexinc

Software Engineer III

King Of Prussia, PA · On-site +1

... Unix, Windows, and IBM Power Systems (IBM i) operating environments - 5%. Write automation and ... using RPG and COBOL programming languages - 5%. Program in C/C++ and writing database-driven ...

Vertex

Software Engineer III

King Of Prussia, PA · On-site

... Unix, Windows, and IBM Power Systems (IBM i) operating environments - 5%. Write automation and ... using RPG and COBOL programming languages - 5%. Program in C/C++ and writing database-driven ...

Compunnel

RAKOF 397 SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

Princeton, NJ · On-site

Design, develop, test and implement software applications and customized business applications using CICS, DB2, COBOL, JCL, ILE, RPG. Plan, coordinate, maintain and support system on Unix, Solaris ...

InstantServe LLC

ADABAS Administrator

... COBOL/CICS, VSAM files, Linux/zLinux, Espsoft/SCL, Informix, and UNIX. * Three years of experience advising on system architecture, and developing, maintaining, and updating documentation for ...

Comtech, LLC

Programmer Analyst - HRIS

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

COBOL) Experience working with accountants to manage day today work Ability to learn "How to publish Accounting reports on Unix server". Understanding of Performance Series data table structure and ...

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A Cobol Unix job typically involves developing, maintaining, and debugging COBOL applications running on Unix-based systems. Professionals in this role work with legacy COBOL code, integrate it with modern technologies, and optimize performance on Unix environments. They may also write shell scripts, manage databases, and troubleshoot system-related issues to ensure smooth operation of business-critical applications.

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To thrive as a Cobol Unix professional, you need expertise in COBOL programming, Unix/Linux command-line skills, and experience with mainframe or midrange system environments, often backed by a computer science degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with job scheduling tools, version control systems, and shell scripting is commonly required, and certifications in COBOL or relevant operating systems can be advantageous. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are valuable soft skills in this field. Mastery of these skills ensures reliable software maintenance, efficient operations, and seamless collaboration with cross-functional IT teams.

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As a Cobol Unix professional, your daily responsibilities usually include maintaining and enhancing COBOL applications running on Unix-based systems, troubleshooting production issues, and performing code reviews. You'll frequently interact with job schedulers, execute batch processing, and write or update shell scripts to support application workflows. Collaboration with business analysts, QA teams, and other IT staff is common to ensure requirements are met and software remains reliable. This role often requires balancing routine maintenance with new development projects, making adaptability and clear communication essential for success.

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Mainframe Operator

Mainframe Operator

West Advanced Technologies

Downey, CA • On-site

$50.75 - $65/hr

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Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

Position: Mainframe Operator
Location: Downey, CA
Duration: 12 months
Description:
The Information Technology Mainframe Operator works under the direction of an Information Technology Systems Operations Supervisor who manages and oversees all aspects of work for the IBM mainframe systems. The Information Technology Mainframe Operator starts and stops system tasks, monitors the system consoles for unusual conditions, and works with the system programming and production control staff to ensure the health and normal operation of the systems. The Information Technology Mainframe Operator is also responsible for starting and stopping the major subsystems, such as transaction processing systems, database systems, and the operating system itself. These "restart operations" include performing an orderly shutdown and startup of the system and its workloads when it is required. The Information Technology Mainframe Operator communicates with system programmers, who assist the operator in determining the proper course of action, and with the production control analyst, who works with the operator to make sure that production workloads are completing properly.
Skills Required:
The Information Technology Mainframe Operator will possess knowledge in decision making; organizational awareness; problem solving; oral communication and writing skills. The following technology skill sets are required to perform in this classification: IBM, Z/OS, CICS, NATURAL/SUPERNAT, IMS, DB2, ADABAS, ACF2, ENTIREX, SMP/E, ASSEMBLER/COBOL/REXX, CA SPOOL, JCL, CONTROL-M, IMS & DB2 BMC Tools, IMS DB/DC, VTAM, TCPIP, NETVIEW, HMC/HOD/IODF, Tivoli, MVM, JES2, ESF, Linux, Unix, p-Series, z-Series, & VTS.
Must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience as a mainframe operator, with at least two (2) years of that experience in operating and administering IBM System p-Series/z-Series platform. In addition, one (1) year of experience of operating on automation of system monitoring and maintenance procedures and experience in ITM System Monitoring or similar role.
Bachelor's degree in an IT-related and/or equivalent in mainframe operations field.
Skills/Exp Preferred:
1. Unix scripting
2. PL/SQL
3. Bash scripting
4. Automation
5. Operation System: AIX
6. Cobol
Regards,
Sangeetha
West Advanced Technologies, Inc.
Serving government agencies for 22 Years
E: sangeetha.p@wati.com, D: 279 895 6797
www.wati.com

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