Mainframe Production Control Analyst

Post Date

Jul 17, 2025

Location

San Diego,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

92093
US
Sep 17, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Programmer / Developer

Req #

SDG-795873

Pay Rate

$36 - $45 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

A higher education client is looking for a Mainframe Production Analyst to join the Production Control team on a one year contract basis. The client is retiring their Mainframe system in 2026, and the services and batch scheduling need to be kept up and running until then. This individual will help with mainframe job scheduling on z/os, specifically the TSO and SDFF client. They must be familiar with basic JCL (job control language) with the ability to resolve basic errors and escalate production issues as needed. Previous experience using Zeke (or similar tool) for job scheduling is required. There will be potential to participate in a rotating on call schedule.

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Required Skills & Experience

1-3+ years of experience in mainframe batch scheduling
1+ years of experience in mainframe z/os
1+ years of experience using Zeke or control M for job scheduling
Experience with monitoring tools such as SDFF or Mainview
Basic experience of TSO and SDFF client
Experience with JC L, ability to resolve JCL errors and modify JCL for restarts
Tier 1 troubleshooting and production support

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience using Zeke to monitor job ques

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.