Control-M Administration

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Control-M Administrator with strong expertise in job scheduling, administration, and troubleshooting. The role requires in-depth knowledge of Control-M architecture, configuration, and maintenance, along with exposure to Autosys scheduling. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, proactive in resolving production issues, and able to work in a fast-paced environment with excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Control-M Administration & Scheduling

• Administer, configure, and maintain the Control-M scheduling environment, ensuring stability, scalability, and high availability.
• Schedule, monitor, and troubleshoot job execution, ensuring optimal resource utilization and performance.
• Create and manage Control-M jobs, calendars, resources, and smart folders as per business requirements.
• Perform on-demand actions such as order, force OK, restart, hold, and kill jobs.
• Assign calendars to jobs based on client scheduling criteria.
• Create, modify, and review JCL required for job functions (copies, backups, restores, etc.).
• Manage Control-M data center and perform disaster recovery activities.
• Configure Control-M reports and automate reporting based on client needs.
• Conduct regular system performance analysis, identify bottlenecks, and optimize workflows.
• Maintain Control-M components (Control-M/Server, Control-M/Agent, Control-M/Enterprise Manager, etc.) and ensure version upgrades/patches are applied.
• Administer and manage Control-M environments (v19 or higher) to ensure high availability, performance, and reliability.
• Perform upgrades and maintenance on Control-M servers and agents across both Linux (RHEL7+) and Windows operating systems.
• Develop automation solutions for Control-M script releases, using Shell, Python, or Perl to streamline tasks and improve efficiencies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve Control-M-related issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet their scheduling needs.
• Plan and execute Control-M version and agent upgrades, ensuring compatibility and minimal downtime during transitions.
• Conduct regular monitoring and maintenance of Control-M instances, proactively identifying and addressing issues.
• Provide Control-M user training, fostering best practices and effective use of the tool across the organization.
• Maintain documentation for all changes, upgrades, and processes to support audits and knowledge-sharing.
• Solve complex problems related to Control-M and operating systems, utilizing strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Preferred experience with cloud-based Control-M environments and DevOps tools such as Ansible or Jenkins; Control-M certification is a plus.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong hands-on experience in Control-M Administration (installation, configuration, upgrade, and maintenance).
• Expertise in defining and managing jobs, calendars, resources, and smart folders.
• Good understanding of Control-M architecture and components.
• Knowledge of JES, JCL, and job execution troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in automation of reporting and monitoring tasks.
• Exposure to Autosys scheduling (mandatory as a secondary skill).
• Ability to analyze system performance and recommend optimizations.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Willingness to work in a 24x7 support environment with on-call rotation.