What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mainframe Consultant position at Ascendion?
About Ascendion
Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000 Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.
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Job Title: Mainframe Consultant
Responsibilities: Responsible for supporting and maintaining critical systems including IBM Mainframe, Control-M, and Electronic Secure File Transfer (ESFT) systems. As a part of this team, you will ensure the continuous availability, performance, and security of these key systems that drive our operations. This role demands a high level of technical expertise, quick troubleshooting abilities, and a strong commitment to ensuring uninterrupted system functionality
- Proven experience working with IBM Mainframe systems (z/OS, JCL, and COBOL is a plus).
- Strong knowledge of Control-M job scheduling and automation.
- Experience with Electronic Secure File Transfer (ESFT), including configuration, troubleshooting, and ensuring secure file exchange processes.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to quickly resolve critical issues in high-pressure situations.
- Familiarity with system monitoring tools and proactive issue resolution.
- Knowledge of ITIL incidents and problem management processes.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a 24/7 shift-based environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Flexibility and adaptability to handle evolving tasks in a dynamic environment.
- Experience with automation scripting (e.g., Shell, Python, Perl).
- Familiarity with monitoring and alerting systems (Dynatrace, Big Panda, Splunk, Nagios, or similar tools).
- Understanding of security best practices related to file transfers and system access control.
- Familiarity with cloud environments and integration with mainframe systems.
Location: 5-Days Onsite(Arlington Heights, IL)
Benefits:The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, 5 personal day accrued each calendar year. Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State. 10-15 day of paid vacation time, 6 paid holiday and 1 floating holiday per calendar year, Ascendion Learning Management System
Job Summary:This is a unique opportunity to join our team as a Mainframe Consultant and contribute to the development of cutting-edge technology solutions. With a focus on technical expertise and problem-solving, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our critical systems.
