Job Description
Role description
Role Title IBM Z Technical Operator
General Skills
Strong problem determination skills with the ability to identify triage and control processing anomalies and system errors
Clear written and verbal communication skills, particularly when explaining technical issues during incidents and shift handovers
Ability to develop effective working relationships across Technology teams and Service Centres built on trust and consistent delivery
Comfortable working in a collaborative global team environment with an approachable and supportive mindset
BankingFinance experience is beneficial, especially in highavailability riskcontrolled environments
Technical Requirements
Operate and monitor the IBM Z console by reviewing system messages and logs, and respond appropriately to maintain service availability
Monitor job execution, troubleshoot failures, restart or release jobs, and ensure dependencies and priorities are met
Submit schedules and manage batch processing using JCL and job scheduling tools such as TWS
Support IPL activities, including role swaps and controlled component restarts
Perform routine housekeeping activities and support resiliency through disciplined operational execution
Respond to CICS and DB2 s and perform firstline checks/escalations using documented procedures
247 shift operations with rotating shifts; manage incidents efficiently to maintain high availability
Participate in retrospectives and contribute to process improvements, including automation to reduce BAU toil
Coordinate with Service Centre and support teams for escalation resolution, reporting, and operational communications
