Role name: Sr. IZWS Scheduler Expert

Work Location: CAD (Remote)

Start date: Immediate availability.

Background check MANDATORY

Role and responsibilities:

- We are seeking an experienced Migration Deployment Specialist – Scheduling (IZWS) to support large‑scale mainframe scheduling migrations to IBM Z Workload Scheduler (IZWS).
- This role serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in mainframe batch scheduling conversions and will be instrumental in executing migration activities across development, test, and production sysplex environments.
- The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in z/OS, strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with application development teams, schedulers, project managers, internal staff, and customer stakeholders.
- This position plays a high‑impact role in ensuring successful, iterative parallel tracking cycles and clean migration of batch workloads.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and support the migration of batch scheduling workloads to IBM Z Workload Scheduler.
- Perform detailed analysis of legacy scheduling definitions (CA‑7, ESP, Jobtrac, Control‑M, etc.) and map them to IZWS structures.
- Execute iterative migration cycles, including parallel tracking, schedule validation, and dependency resolution.
- Monitor batch workload execution using TSO/ISPF and IZWS interfaces; analyze report data to identify issues and corrective actions.
- Utilize or review the Agile Workload Console for navigation, analysis, and operational support.
- Develop, maintain, and update migration documentation, procedures,



and reference materials.
- Collaborate with application schedulers, developers, system engineers, and operations teams to resolve migration-related issues.
- Provide technical guidance and training to application teams, schedulers, and operational staff.
- Support best‑practice cleanup and preparation activities ahead of each sysplex migration.
- Assist in project planning, task estimation, and coordination with project management teams.

Mandatory skills:

- 5+ years Mainframe experience (OS/390, z/OS) – Advanced understanding of core mainframe components and operational environments.
- 5+ years IBM Z Workload Scheduler experience – Deep proficiency in IZWS features, functions, and workload monitoring.
- TSO/ISPF editing skills – Advanced proficiency in interactive system utilities and dataset manipulation.
- Job Control Language (JCL) – Expert-level understanding of JCL structure, syntax, and troubleshooting.
- REXX programming – Intermediate ability to write and maintain automation scripts.

Optional skills:
- Workload Automation Programming Language (WAPL) – Working knowledge for extending scheduler functions.
- Analytical skills –
- Advanced ability to study complex scheduler reports and identify causal relationships.
- Experience with other scheduling platforms
- CA‑7
- CA‑ESP
- BMC Control‑M
- ASG Zeke/Zebb
- Dynamic Workload Console – Familiarity with navigation, setup, and installation.
- Project management experience – Ability to support planning and coordination of migration activities.

📌 Sr. IZWS Scheduler Expert (Canada)
🏢 Ardent Softsol
📍 Canada