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Epitec, Inc.

Operation Analyst

Detroit, MI

... mainframe support using JCL for job restarts, MVS, JES2, MIM commands to start, cancel, display job status, prepare systems for IPL and resolve job and system contentions. - Support and use other ...

Vytwo

Mainframe Developer

Prosper, TX · Hybrid

$50/hr

Mainframe Developer Location : Malvern, PA - Hybrid Responsibilities: * A Mainframe Developer ... Researching new technologies and software development trends Providing technical support and ...

NAVA Software Solutions

Mainframe Developer

Morristown, NJ · On-site

$50.50 - $64.75/hr

NAVA Software solutions is looking for a Sr. Mainframe Engineer Details: Role: Sr. Mainframe ... Client-facing experience in supporting applications by monitoring and resolving in high priority ...

Prophecy Technologies

Mainframe Developer

Tampa, FL · On-site

$46.25 - $59.50/hr

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer to design, develop, enhance, and support enterprise-scale mainframe applications. The role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to ...

Cynet Systems

Lead Mainframe Developer

Holmdel, NJ

$50 - $55/hr

Provide technical support and expertise to internal teams as needed. Skill Requirements: * Proficiency in mainframe cobol, db2, vsam, jcl, and mainframe cics programming languages. * Strong ...

Purple Drive Technologies

Mainframe Developer

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$47.50 - $61/hr

Local Preferred We are seeking a skilled Mainframe Application Support Engineer with strong expertise in Mainframe technologies (JCL, COBOL, DB2, CICS) and production support. The candidate will be ...

Seven Seven Software

Mainframe Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$50.50 - $65/hr

Minimum seven years of mainframe applications development and production support work experience * Solid application design, coding, testing, maintenance and debugging skills * Proficient with the ...

IT America Inc

IBM Mainframe Administrator

Madison, WI · Remote

Support: Provide technical support and guidance to other IT staff and users regarding mainframe-related issues and queries. Technical Skills Mainframe Platforms: IBM zSeries, z/OS, z/VM, z/Linux ...

CYNET SYSTEMS

Lead Mainframe Developer

Holmdel, NJ · On-site

$50 - $55/hr

Provide technical support and expertise to internal teams as needed. Skill Requirements: * Proficiency in mainframe cobol, db2, vsam, jcl, and mainframe cics programming languages. * Strong ...

SmallArc, Inc

Mainframe Developer

Westlake, TX · On-site

$47 - $60.50/hr

Experience : 6 to 9 Years in Mainframe Mainframe Developer to work in Westlake, TX! The Role This position is for a mainframe developer / support engineer within the Transfer of Assets(TOA) team ...

Alkaeus

Mainframe Developer

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$51.25 - $65.75/hr

Brokerage, Corporate Actions, Trade Settlement (nice to have) Role Summary This role focuses on the ongoing maintenance and support of core mainframe applications. You will be responsible for ...

MissionStaff

Mainframe / CICS Developer

Washington, DC

$55.50 - $71.25/hr

We are seeking a Mainframe / CICS Developer to support enterprise federal systems. This position will work on high-volume transactional applications involving COBOL, CICS, DB2, MQ, JCL, and batch ...

Prophecy Technologies

Mainframe DB2 Developer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$47.25 - $60.75/hr

Mainframe DB2 Developer Location: Columbus, OH (100% Onsite from Day 1) Experience: 10+ Years Roles ... Support production cycles, resolve incidents, perform impact analysis, and root cause analysis.

Alkaeus

Mainframe Developer

Merrimack, NH

$50.25 - $64.50/hr

Senior Mainframe Engineer (COBOL/CICS/DB2) Must Have Skills: -COBOL, CICS, DB2, JCL - Oracle and SQL - AWS - REST APIs - Jira Role Summary This role focuses on the ongoing maintenance and support of ...

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As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for mainframe support in the United States is $53.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47.12 and $60.58 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Mainframe Support job involves maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing mainframe systems to ensure smooth operations. Responsibilities typically include monitoring system performance, resolving technical issues, applying software updates, and ensuring data security. Mainframe Support professionals work with legacy systems, batch processing, and various programming languages like COBOL or JCL. Their role is critical in industries like banking, healthcare, and government, where mainframes handle large-scale transactions and data processing.

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To thrive as a Mainframe Support professional, you need a solid understanding of mainframe operating systems (such as z/OS), basic programming skills, and troubleshooting abilities, typically supported by a degree in computer science or equivalent experience. Proficiency with tools like IBM ISPF, SDSF, JCL, and familiarity with monitoring and batch processing tools, as well as certifications like IBM Certified System Administrator, are often expected. Strong analytical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills are crucial for effectively addressing technical issues and collaborating with cross-functional teams. These abilities ensure prompt issue resolution and maintain the stability and reliability of critical business systems.

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Mainframe Support professionals typically monitor system performance, respond to incidents or service requests, and perform routine maintenance to ensure mainframe systems run smoothly. Their day may include troubleshooting job failures, updating software or system configurations, and working with application teams to resolve integration or data transfer issues. They often participate in on-call rotations and collaborate closely with other IT teams, such as network or security specialists. These responsibilities are essential to minimize downtime and maintain uninterrupted business operations.
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Operation Analyst

Operation Analyst

Epitec, Inc.

Detroit, MI

Part-time

Posted 6 days ago

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Job Description

Responsible for activities that contribute to planning, creating and implementing an IT vision and strategy aligned with the company?s strategic business plan. They oversee the development of corporate standards, technology architecture, technology evaluation and transfer. They manage small to large teams of people responsible for developing and delivering IT solutions for the business and customers. Each role within this job family provides technical and business leadership to their organizations as well as to the business.

- Supervise staff monitoring and restarting production batch using CA-7 / CA-1 for Mainframe batch jobs and Tivoli Workload Scheduler for distributed batch jobs.
- Supervise mainframe support using JCL for job restarts, MVS, JES2, MIM commands to start, cancel, display job status, prepare systems for IPL and resolve job and system contentions.
- Support and use other applications and systems, including Print Center support, tape library, server support, IMS, DB2, CICS, OMEGAVIEW, EOS, Data Center Real User monitoring, Server Vantage, Service Manager, Outlook and general office applications.

Qualifications

1. Batch processing using CA-7 for Mainframe (3 to 5 years) and Tivoli Workload Scheduler for distributed batch jobs (1 to 3 years).

2. Mainframe JCL for override for job restarts and overrides, Master console commands using MVS, JES2, MIM to start, cancel, display job status, prepare systems for IPL and resolve job and system contentions. (3 to 5 years)

3. Leading a team, understanding of issues related to the command center environment; ability to analyze situations fully and accurately, and reach productive decisions. (1 to 3 years)


Required Skills/Experience
1. One to three years experience supervising three or more people.
2. Three to Five years CA-7 / CA-1 for Mainframe batch jobs.
3. One to three years Tivoli Workload Scheduler for distributed batch jobs.
4. Three to five years experience JCL for job restarts.
5. MVS, JES2, MIM commands to start, cancel, display job status, prepare systems for IPL and resolve job and system contentions. 3 to 5 years experience.
6. Understanding of Server Performance Monitoring. 1 to 3 years experience.
7. Understanding of server processing, CPU, Memory, Disk, log files, services, event viewer. 1 to 3 years experience
- 3 years relevant experience required.

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