Mainframe Job Scheduling Infrastructure Engineer
Computer Task Group, Inc
- Location
- Hybrid (Phoenix, Arizona)
- Employment
- Contract
- Level
- Senior Level
About the Role
CTG is seeking a Mainframe Job Scheduling Infrastructure Engineer to support enterprise batch workload automation across mainframe and hybrid environments. This is a high-visibility production support and engineering role.
Skills
Full job details
CTG is seeking a Mainframe Job Scheduling Infrastructure Engineer for our client. This is a high-visibility production support and engineering role focused on enterprise batch workload automation across mainframe and hybrid environments.
Location: Phoenix, AZ metro area (Hybrid working model)
Duration: 6 months with option to convert after 6 months
Citizenship: US Citizen (USC), Permanent Resident (PR), or other EAD holders (no visa-dependent candidates)
Top Responsibilities
- Design, maintain, and support enterprise batch scheduling environments on IBM z/OS and hybrid distributed platforms
- Administer workload automation tools including Control-M, IBM Workload Scheduler (TWS/IWS), CA7, ESP, OPC, Zeke, Tivoli Scheduler
- Build and manage complex job streams, calendars, dependencies, and end-to-end batch workflows
- Ensure reliable execution of high-volume batch processing across mainframe, Linux/Unix, and cloud systems
- Troubleshoot job failures, abends, scheduling conflicts, and dependency breakdowns in production
- Support JCL-based job execution, dataset processing, and mainframe batch operations
- Monitor workload execution using tools such as OMEGAMON, Control-M Monitoring, or equivalents
- Manage integrated file transfers (Connect:Direct, FTP/SFTP, NDM) tied to batch scheduling workflows
- Support disaster recovery (DR) batch scheduling, testing, and failover execution
- Partner with application teams, DBAs, systems programmers, and operations teams to ensure workload integrity
- Optimize batch windows, scheduling performance, and workload balancing
- Support incident management, on-call rotation, and production bridge calls
- Contribute to automation and modernization initiatives (DevOps integration, API-based scheduling orchestration)
Key Skills
- Enterprise workload automation tools: Control-M, TWS/IWS, CA7, ESP, OPC, Zeke, Tivoli Scheduler
- Strong IBM z/OS mainframe batch processing knowledge
- JCL proficiency and batch job execution expertise
- Experience with workload monitoring tools (e.g., OMEGAMON)
- File transfer systems: Connect:Direct, FTP/SFTP, NDM
- Strong troubleshooting in production batch and scheduling environments
- Understanding of DR scheduling and enterprise resilience practices
- Experience in hybrid environments (mainframe + distributed Linux/Unix/cloud)
- Strong coordination and communication across technical and operations teams
Experience
- 5+ years in mainframe job scheduling, workload automation, or batch operations engineering
- Experience in large-scale enterprise environments (banking, insurance, healthcare, government, logistics preferred)
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field preferred
- Equivalent combination of education and relevant hands-on experience will be considered
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.
CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.
To Apply:
To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!
About CTG
CTG, a Cegeka company, delivers IT and business solutions that enhance clients’ digital agility, empowering them to seize new opportunities and overcome any challenge. Backed by more than 60 years’ experience and a commitment to being a reliable, results-driven partner, we work shoulder to shoulder with clients to shape digital together. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. With more than 9,000 team members in over 15 countries, we combine global expertise with local insight to deliver innovative solutions. We operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries.
Together, we shape what’s next—working shoulder to shoulder to deliver impactful solutions for our clients and society. Our culture is built by the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. At CTG, you’ll find a workplace where you are encouraged to grow, supported in your ambitions, and empowered to shape your own career journey. For more information, visit www.ctg.com.
CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.
CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.
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