Core Technical Skills:
• In-depth understanding of z/OS, JCL, and system utilities.
• Familiarity with common mainframe job types, datasets, and execution environments.
• Knowledge of Zeke architecture, including Master Scheduler, Event Processor, and Zeke Command Interface.
• Understanding of Zeke parameters, job setup, scheduling rules, and dependency management.
• Creating and managing job schedules, calendars, and time-based dependencies.
• Configuring job triggers based on events, files, return codes, or other job completions.
• Integrating Zeke with other mainframe tools like Zebb, RACF, ACF2, and enterprise platforms.
Implementation and Customization Skills:
• Installing Zeke using SMP/E and applying maintenance, PTFs, and upgrades.
• Setting up access control using RACF or other external security managers.
• Defining user permissions and roles for job submission and monitoring.
• Integrate Rocket Zeke with external tools, mainframe security systems (RACF, ACF2), and enterprise platforms
• Automating job submission, status checks, and alerts using REXX and CLIST scripting.
• Customizing automation with REXX for error handling or conditional processing.
• Modifying or creating ISPF panels and menus for user interaction with Zeke.
Monitoring and Optimization:
• Setting up real-time monitoring for job status and alerts.
• Using Zeke commands and panels to track job history, delays, or abnormal ends.
• Optimizing job flow and resource usage.
• Identifying bottlenecks and tuning event processing.
• Configuring logging, reporting, and audit trails.
• Ensuring compliance and traceability of job changes and executions.
Process and Communication Skills:
• Project Implementation experience
• Strong Team collaboration
• Working with change control systems to manage scheduling changes safely.
• Writing detailed documentation for job schedules, dependencies, and maintenance procedures.
• Coordinating with application teams, system programmers, and operations staff to align scheduling with business needs.
Required Qualifications
• 5+ years of experience in mainframe systems, including significant experience with z/OS and JCL.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Rocket Zeke or equivalent competitive mainframe job scheduling tools.
• Strong knowledge of SMP/E, RACF/ACF2 security, ISPF, and mainframe batch processing.
• Proficiency in scripting with REXX and CLIST for job automation and customization.
• Demonstrated experience in integrating scheduling tools with enterprise systems and security platforms.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a client-facing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
