Description

Manage the upgrade of IBM Workload Scheduler from version 9.3 to 10.1, owning the full lifecycle from assessment to production deployment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessment, planning, and design review sessions to finalize recommendations for high-availability, Active Directory integration, and licensing.
• Install, upgrade, and integrate IBM Workload Scheduler across Test and Production environments, including Domain Managers, Backup Domain Managers, and Agents.
• Maintain all existing configurations, jobs, schedules, and Peoplesoft integrations during the transition.
• Provide knowledge transfer and guidance to Information Systems staff regarding best practices and job scheduling infrastructure.
• Develop and document as-built records, best practices, and operating procedures for the environment.

Required Skills

• Six years of experience in systems analysis or support.
• At least three years of direct experience implementing or upgrading IBM Workload Scheduler environments (IWS 9.x or 10.x).
• Proficiency in scripting with Perl and PowerShell.
• Experience managing certificates and integration with related systems and applications.
• Ability to analyze complex data processing problems and recommend technical solutions.
• IBM Workload Automation Implementation or IBM Certified Deployment Professional certification (or equivalent knowledge).
• Degree in Computer Science, Data Processing, or a related field, or equivalent years of related experience.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Peoplesoft integration of IWS.
• Experience with SFTP, encryption services, and certificate management systems.
• Knowledge of networking concepts including routing, subnets, VLANs, firewalls, DNS, and DHCP.

Key Skills

Education

Any Graduate