IBM Tivoli Output Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Manage JES spool output (SYSOUT) and ensure proper capture, retention, and archiving
• Configure and maintain Tivoli Output Manager policies for report distribution
• Automate output routing to users, printers, datasets, or external systems
• Ensure timely delivery of business-critical reports Install, configure, and upgrade Tivoli Output Manager in z/OS environments
• Customize output definitions, indexing, and retention rules
• Integrate TOM with JES2/JES3, SDSF, and security tools
• Monitor output queues, report generation, and job outputs
• Troubleshoot failures related to spool, report capture, or distribution
• Support production batch cycles and ensure high availability
• Implement access controls for reports and archived outputs
• Ensure compliance with data retention and audit policies
• Support encryption, masking, and secure report delivery
• Analyze spool usage and optimize output storage
• Tune system for efficient report processing and retrieval
• Manage archival processes to avoid spool overflow
• Automation tools (NetView, SA z/OS)
• Scheduling tools (IWS, ESP)
• Repository/archival solutions
• Participate in on-call and DR exercises
• Liaise with IBM support/vendors for issue resolution Required Technical Skills Core Skills o IBM Tivoli Output Manager for z/OS o JES2/JES3, SDSF, JCL o z/OS fundamentals (TSO/ISPF, dataset management) Good to Have o REXX scripting for automation

o Exposure to other Tivoli products (NetView, SA z/OS) o Experience with Report Distribution / Document Archiving solutions Soft Skills o Strong troubleshooting and analytical capability o Ability to work in 24x7 production support environments o Good communication with business and operations teams Typical Experience Range 7 10 years (mid-level TOM admin/support)