Mainframe Computer Operator (3rd shift)

Mainframe Computer Operator (Overnight) | Contract-to-Hire | Open until filled Estimated hourly range: $32/hr-$38/hr W-2 (candidates who are interested but may be above rate are still encouraged to apply) The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s/applicant’s qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position. U.S. Citizens and Green Card Holders Only | Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available. ----------------------------------------------------- Are you looking for an opportunity to grow your Mainframe Operations career with a company that is committed to investing in its employees? We're seeking a Mainframe Computer Operator to join a critical enterprise operations team on an overnight shift. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity, and the hiring manager's goal is to bring the right person on permanently within 6-12 months. This role is ideal for someone with mainframe experience who is looking for long-term career growth. Successful candidates will have opportunities to move into additional shifts, leadership responsibilities, and future management roles. What You'll Do: • Monitor and support enterprise mainframe environments • Execute and oversee daily batch processing activities • Review and manage workload scheduling updates • Monitor systems using enterprise monitoring tools • Troubleshoot operational issues and escalate when necessary • Document activities and communicate shift updates to stakeholders Required Experience (open to applicants who may be light in certain areas) • 2+ years of professional experience in Mainframe Operations • 2+ years of experience with enterprise monitoring tools such as Splunk or SolarWinds • 2+ years of experience with enterprise workload scheduling tools including: • IBM Workload Scheduler (IWS/TWS) • AutoSys • BMC Scheduling Solutions • Basic command-line experience with MVS and JES2 • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Shift Schedule: First 90 Days • Onsite • 4 nights on / 4 nights off • 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM • Includes a 2-hour lunch break After Initial Training • Rotating overnight schedule • Typical hours: 7:00 PM - 4:00 AM • Example: Work Monday-Tuesday, off Wednesday-Thursday, work Friday-Sunday • Consistent 40-hour work week Why This Opportunity? • Contract-to-hire with strong conversion intent • Clear career progression opportunities • Exposure to enterprise-scale infrastructure and operations • Stable long-term environment • Opportunity to develop leadership skills and advance your career If you're looking for more than just a contract and want a role that offers long-term growth potential, we'd love to hear from you. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Why Hays? You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it. Nervous about an upcoming interview? Unsure how to write a new resume? Visit the Hays Career Advice section to learn top tips to help you stand out from the crowd when job hunting. Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. 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In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570. Drug testing may be required.