Control-M Operator

Job Title: Control-M Operator

Location: Johannesburg - Work from office • 24/7 support required
Duration: 12 months (renewal)

Description

We are looking for a Control-M Operator to join our team and ensure the smooth operation of our batch processing systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring, managing, and supporting critical BMC Control-M environments to maintain the efficiency, availability, and reliability of our IT infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage BMC Control-M to ensure optimal performance and availability of batch processing environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Control-M and batch jobs, providing timely support to internal stakeholders.
• Implement and maintain automation scripts and workflows to streamline batch processing operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into efficient batch processing strategies.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and optimize batch jobs, identifying and implementing improvements.
• Ensure compliance with best practices and security standards in batch processing operations.
• Document and maintain up-to-date knowledge base articles, runbooks, and procedures for Control-M and related processes.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior team members and promote knowledge sharing.
• Participate in shift rotations and provide 24/7 on-call support as required.
• Stay current with advancements in Control-M and batch processing technologies and recommend improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in IT operations with a focus on batch processing and automation.
• Certified Control-M Administrator or equivalent certification is preferred.
• Proven experience working with BMC Control-M including job scheduling, monitoring, and reporting.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Shell for automation tasks.
• Familiarity with ITIL practices and principles in the context of IT operations.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and prioritize effectively.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and industry trends.

Skills

• Control-M
• Job scheduling
• Batch processing
• Automation
• Python
• Perl
• Shell scripting
• Linux
• UNIX
• System monitoring
• Reporting
• Performance tuning
• Troubleshooting
• ITIL
• Documentation
• On-call support
• Collaboration
• Knowledge transfer

. Skillset Required: Control-M, Job scheduling, Batch processing, Automation, Python, Perl, Shell scripting, Linux, UNIX, System monitoring, Reporting, Performance tuning, Troubleshooting, ITIL, Documentation, On-call support, Collaboration, Knowledge transfer