Mainframe Z/OS Operations, CICS And Scheduling Specialist

Top Skills' Details Strong hands-on Zeke scheduling experience. Production z/OS operations and console experience. CICS support and troubleshooting. HOD and IBM Personal Communications experience. Description Provide production operations expertise covering z/OS consoles, CICS, HOD, PCOM and Zeke scheduling, with a focus on stable batch and online processing. Key responsibilities Support z/OS operational activities and troubleshoot production issues. Monitor and administer Zeke scheduling, including jobs, calendars, dependencies and batch execution. Analyze failed or delayed batch processes and coordinate recovery activities. Support CICS regions, transactions, interfaces and operational troubleshooting. Provide expertise with HOD and PCOM, including terminal connectivity and mainframe user access support. Perform z/OS console monitoring and respond to system or application alerts. Use IBM NetView and IBM System Automation knowledge to support monitoring and automated response. Escalate and coordinate incidents with agencies, application teams and Ensono. Document recurring issues, recovery procedures and operational requirements. Apply knowledge of comparable scheduling products, such as CA or Tivoli Workload Scheduler, where applicable. Preferred skills Strong hands-on Zeke scheduling experience. Production z/OS operations and console experience. CICS support and troubleshooting. HOD and IBM Personal Communications experience. IBM NetView and System Automation. Batch monitoring, JCL and job-dependency analysis. Experience supporting mission-critical government or enterprise mainframe applications. Skills Zeke, Z/OS, CICS, HOD, PCOM Top Skills Details Zeke,Z/OS,CICS,HOD,PCOM Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Raleigh, NC. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $75.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 2026. About TEKsystems We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.