Tivoli Output Manager / Consultant
Boulder, Colorado, United States of America
Contract
2 weeks ago
$90 - $100 USD
Key skills
GoCOBOLAICommunication
About this role
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce is seeking an experienced Tivoli Output Manager or what may be also considered as a Mainframe Output Management Consultant to support an engagement for a long-standing enterprise client in the Pacific Northwest.
Summary:
This is a short-term, high-priority consulting assignment supporting an active mainframe migration and configuration effort. The broader project involves IBM SCLM - Software Configuration and Library Manager and related z/OS configuration activities. The consultant will be focused on supporting Tivoli Output Manager, mainframe output handling, JES/batch output validation, and related production readiness activities. This is not a generic Tivoli administration role. The right consultant must have hands-on experience in a z/OS mainframe environment, with strong knowledge of Tivoli Output Manager, JES2/JES3, JCL, ISPF/TSO, SDSF, batch execution, and SYSOUT/report distribution
Key Responsibilities:
* Support Tivoli Output Manager activities within an active IBM mainframe migration/configuration project
* Configure, validate, and troubleshoot output/report management processes in a z/OS environment
* Support capture, routing, archiving, viewing, retention, and distribution of mainframe output
* Validate JES2/JES3 output handling, SYSOUT processing, and spool-related activity
* Review and troubleshoot JCL and batch job output
* Use SDSF, TSO, and ISPF to review jobs, output, panels, and configuration details
* Assist with ISPF panel setup and related mainframe configuration activities
* Support SCLM-adjacent activities where output, batch execution, or ISPF setup is involved
* Troubleshoot missing, failed, misrouted, or incorrectly retained reports/output
* Assist with go-live readiness, cutover support, and post-go-live warranty support
* Partner with IBM and client technical teams in a fast-moving project environment
* Document issues, configuration steps, resolutions, and knowledge transfer items
REQUIREMENTS:
* Hands-on experience with IBM Tivoli Output Manager in a z/OS environment
* Strong understanding of mainframe output management concepts
* Experience with z/OS, JES2 and/or JES3, SYSOUT, and spool processing
* Ability to read, analyze, and troubleshoot JCL
* Experience with TSO/ISPF
* Experience using SDSF for job and output review
* Strong understanding of mainframe batch execution and production support
* Experience troubleshooting output routing, report capture, report retention, and report distribution issues
* Ability to work independently with minimal ramp-up
* Strong communication skills with the ability to work directly with IBM and client stakeholders
Preferred Skills
* Experience with IBM SCLM - Software Configuration and Library Manager
* Experience supporting ISPF panel setup or SCLM-related execution/configuration
* Experience with mainframe security tools such as RACF, ACF2, or Top Secret
* COBOL mainframe environment experience
* Experience with REXX or CLIST scripting
* Experience with Assembler or ASMA90-related environments
* Prior experience supporting migration, acquisition integration, go-live, or production cutover efforts
Experience with comparable output/report management tools such as:
* CA View/SAR
* Mobius
* IBM Content Manager OnDemand
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Kforce is seeking an experienced Tivoli Output Manager or what may be also considered as a Mainframe Output Management Consultant to support an engagement for a long-standing enterprise client in the Pacific Northwest.
Summary:
This is a short-term, high-priority consulting assignment supporting an active mainframe migration and configuration effort. The broader project involves IBM SCLM - Software Configuration and Library Manager and related z/OS configuration activities. The consultant will be focused on supporting Tivoli Output Manager, mainframe output handling, JES/batch output validation, and related production readiness activities. This is not a generic Tivoli administration role. The right consultant must have hands-on experience in a z/OS mainframe environment, with strong knowledge of Tivoli Output Manager, JES2/JES3, JCL, ISPF/TSO, SDSF, batch execution, and SYSOUT/report distribution
Key Responsibilities:
* Support Tivoli Output Manager activities within an active IBM mainframe migration/configuration project
* Configure, validate, and troubleshoot output/report management processes in a z/OS environment
* Support capture, routing, archiving, viewing, retention, and distribution of mainframe output
* Validate JES2/JES3 output handling, SYSOUT processing, and spool-related activity
* Review and troubleshoot JCL and batch job output
* Use SDSF, TSO, and ISPF to review jobs, output, panels, and configuration details
* Assist with ISPF panel setup and related mainframe configuration activities
* Support SCLM-adjacent activities where output, batch execution, or ISPF setup is involved
* Troubleshoot missing, failed, misrouted, or incorrectly retained reports/output
* Assist with go-live readiness, cutover support, and post-go-live warranty support
* Partner with IBM and client technical teams in a fast-moving project environment
* Document issues, configuration steps, resolutions, and knowledge transfer items
REQUIREMENTS:
* Hands-on experience with IBM Tivoli Output Manager in a z/OS environment
* Strong understanding of mainframe output management concepts
* Experience with z/OS, JES2 and/or JES3, SYSOUT, and spool processing
* Ability to read, analyze, and troubleshoot JCL
* Experience with TSO/ISPF
* Experience using SDSF for job and output review
* Strong understanding of mainframe batch execution and production support
* Experience troubleshooting output routing, report capture, report retention, and report distribution issues
* Ability to work independently with minimal ramp-up
* Strong communication skills with the ability to work directly with IBM and client stakeholders
Preferred Skills
* Experience with IBM SCLM - Software Configuration and Library Manager
* Experience supporting ISPF panel setup or SCLM-related execution/configuration
* Experience with mainframe security tools such as RACF, ACF2, or Top Secret
* COBOL mainframe environment experience
* Experience with REXX or CLIST scripting
* Experience with Assembler or ASMA90-related environments
* Prior experience supporting migration, acquisition integration, go-live, or production cutover efforts
Experience with comparable output/report management tools such as:
* CA View/SAR
* Mobius
* IBM Content Manager OnDemand
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.