Mainframe Scheduling Analyst

At Ensono, our Purpose is to be a relentless ally, disrupting the status quo and unleashing our clients to Do Great Things!  We enable our clients to achieve key business outcomes that reshape how our world runs. As an expert technology adviser and managed service provider with cross-platform certifications, Ensono empowers our clients to keep up with continuous change and embrace innovation.

We can Do Great Things because we have great Associates. The Ensono Core Values unify our diverse talents and are woven into how we do business. These five traits are the key to achieving our purpose.

Honesty – Reliability – Curiosity – Collaboration - Passion

About the role and what you'll be doing: 

The Scheduling Analyst provides technical support maintaining new and existing batch schedules using certain batch scheduling tools. They perform functions with the mainframe and/or a client server environment, to maintain the batch schedules as well as assist with ongoing technical schedule support to both the application teams and batch operation team.

• Handle moderate and high complexity batch scheduling assignments.


• Regularly leads tasks to establish as a go to, product SME.


• Sees the whole picture and adjusts work accordingly.


• Work with application teams to build automation for more complex scheduling.


• Work with operations teams to build automation to reduce manual work.


• Provide input and assist with environment upgrades/changes.


• SME of batch scheduling software.


• Follow and understanding the companies change control process.


• Meet ticket SLA requirements.


• Complete internal / external reporting.


• Mentor less experienced associates in the role.

Working Schedule:

• Have to be working during US Business hours (6:00a CT – 5:00p CT) 8 hour shift within this window


• Days of work – Monday – Friday (Off hours – Weekend On Call support via team rotation schedule)

We want all new Associates to succeed in their roles at Ensono. That's why we've outlined the job requirements below. To be considered for this role, it's important that you meet all Required Qualifications. If you do not meet all of the Preferred Qualifications, we still encourage you to apply. 

Required Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 5+ years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree.


• Experience with Microsoft office products (Outlook, Word, Excel)


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Designing skills


• Analytical and critical thinking skills


• Able to represent Ensono in front of clients


• Batch Scheduler product knowledge (TWS OPC)


• Mainframe knowledge (TSO, SDSF, JCL, QuickRef)


• OPC/TWS scheduling software experience


• Experience with OPC/ESA TWS scheduler functionality


• Problem Solving experience within OPC/ESA


• Self-directed

Preferred Qualifications

• Server scripts (read)


• Server scripts (code)


• FTP knowledge


• NDM knowledge


• C:D Connect Direct knowledge


• EasyTrieve knowledge


• SAS knowledge


• File Aid knowledge


• Microsoft (Visio)


• ITIL foundation


• Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity experience


• Other scheduling software experience


• CTL-D knowledge


• Gsnow / Atlas knowledge


• Batch Loader knowledge


• Autosys knowledge


• DWC - Dynamic Workload Console knowledge


• WAPL - Rex based scheduler knowledge

Why Ensono?

Ensono is a place to make better happen – for our clients and for your career. You can do great things through innovation or collaboration, by learning or volunteering, or to promote diversity and inclusion. You can do great things for your own health or for a healthier planet. Whatever it means to you to do great things we want Ensono to be the place you can do it.   

Some of our benefits include: 

• Unlimited Paid Days Off  


• Three health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield  


• 401k with company match  


• Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts  


• Paid Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, and Sabbatical Leave 


• Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding 


• Enhanced fertility coverage 


• Wellness program  


• Depending on location, ability to take advantage of fitness centers 

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this role is $60,000 to $75,000 annually based on a full-time schedule. Please note that placement in the range may vary based on numerous factors including but not limited to skills, experience, internal equity, and business needs. In addition to base salary, other compensation programs, depending on eligibility, include an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, and an equity grant under our Associate Equity Appreciation Program. 

Ensono is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment to our Associates and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.  

Pay transparency nondiscrimination statement/posting OFCCP’s pay transparency policy can be found on OFCCP’s website.  

If you need accommodation at any point during the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email [email protected].