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Mainframe Operations and Production Control

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2026-06-17

%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAbout the group:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3ECognizant’s Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services Practice (CIS), is all about accepting digital transformation by driving core modernization holistically across layers. We help customers transform infrastructure and workplace to meet the constantly evolving needs of the digital era. Our broad approach delivers key results for our customers by achieving cloud driven modernization and workplace and operational transformation to own the business in a secure environment.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22elementtoproof%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22elementtoproof%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ERole:%3C/strong%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%26nbsp; %3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cstrong%3EMainframe Operations and Production Control%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22elementtoproof%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ELocation: Remote%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22elementtoproof%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ERoles/Responsibilities%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22elementtoproof%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EMandatory skills: %3C/strong%3EMainframe console operation, Mainframe Batch operation( IzWs), IPL procedure, Subsystem restart, JCL (secondary)%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22elementtoproof%22 style=%22margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Symbol;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3EProduction control includes Batch scheduling, Monitoring, and initial Troubleshooting%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22elementtoproof%22 style=%22margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Symbol;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3EExperience in IzWs Tool to schedule the Batch Jobs and monitor%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22elementtoproof%22 style=%22margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Symbol;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3EMainframe Console and HMC Monitoring of z/OS systems%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22elementtoproof%22 style=%22margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Symbol;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3EManage incidents, logging issues, reporting, and Incidents resolution%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22elementtoproof%22 style=%22margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Symbol;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3ERespond to console exception/action messages%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22elementtoproof%22 style=%22margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Symbol;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3ECorrect and report space problems; Backup %26amp; Restores; Perform File transfers%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22elementtoproof%22 style=%22margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Symbol;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3EExperience in executing IPL of Production and DR systems%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22elementtoproof%22 style=%22margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Symbol;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3EHandling WTOR in consoles%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22elementtoproof%22 style=%22margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Symbol;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3ECoordinate and Handle VTS (Tape) and DASD related issues, like varying it online/offline, mount/eject%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22elementtoproof%22 style=%22margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Symbol;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3EStarting and Draining the Initiators, start/stop subsystems, started tasks.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22elementtoproof%22 style=%22margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Symbol;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3EWorking with subsystem commands like CICS, DB2 commands%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E(Start/Stop commands, Warm/Cold restarts, etc)%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22elementtoproof%22 style=%22margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Symbol;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3EDocumentation – Refine any documentation already in place to create in-depth understanding of operations; Maintain a documentation that supports high performance environment; Documentation of IPL procedures%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22elementtoproof%22 style=%22margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Symbol;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3EParticipate and perform DR activities, effectively collaborate with cross-functional technical teams, DRaaS Coordinators, clients, and vendors, while regularly updating managers on Drill status%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22elementtoproof%22 style=%22margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Symbol;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3EProvide training, technical guidance, and mentoring to junior team members%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22elementtoproof%22 style=%22margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Symbol;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3EDemonstrate strong communication, documentation, coordination, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently as well as within a team%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22elementtoproof%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ESalary and Other Compensation:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22elementtoproof%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3EApplications will be accepted until 5/1/2026%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22elementtoproof%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3EThe annual salary for this position is between %2465,000- %2491,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22elementtoproof%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3EThis position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22elementtoproof%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EBenefits%3C/strong%3E: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22elementtoproof%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E·%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EMedical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22elementtoproof%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E·%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EPaid holidays plus Paid Time Off%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22elementtoproof%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E·%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E401(k) plan and contributions%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22elementtoproof%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E·%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3ELong-term/Short-term Disability%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22elementtoproof%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E·%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EPaid Parental Leave%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22elementtoproof%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E·%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EEmployee Stock Purchase Plan%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22elementtoproof%22 style=%22margin:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EDisclaimer%3C/strong%3E: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22elementtoproof%22 style=%22margin:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22elementtoproof%22 style=%22margin:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22elementtoproof%22 style=%22margin:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22elementtoproof%22 style=%22margin:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E Apply To This Job

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