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About Ascendion

Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.

Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life

We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:

• Build the coolest tech for world’s leading brands
• Solve complex problems - and learn new skill
• Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
• Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience

Experience a community of change makers!

Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.

Job Title: Mainframe Consultant

Responsibilities: Responsible for supporting and maintaining critical systems including IBM Mainframe, Control-M, and Electronic Secure File Transfer (ESFT) systems. As a part of this team, you will ensure the continuous availability, performance, and security of these key systems that drive our operations. This role demands a high level of technical expertise, quick troubleshooting abilities, and a strong commitment to ensuring uninterrupted system functionality

• Proven experience working with IBM Mainframe systems (z/OS, JCL, and COBOL is a plus).
• Strong knowledge of Control-M job scheduling and automation.
• Experience with Electronic Secure File Transfer (ESFT), including configuration, troubleshooting, and ensuring secure file exchange processes.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to quickly resolve critical issues in high-pressure situations.
• Familiarity with system monitoring tools and proactive issue resolution.
• Knowledge of ITIL incidents and problem management processes.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a 24/7 shift-based environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Flexibility and adaptability to handle evolving tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Experience with automation scripting (e.g., Shell, Python, Perl).
• Familiarity with monitoring and alerting systems (Dynatrace, Big Panda, Splunk, Nagios, or similar tools).
• Understanding of security best practices related to file transfers and system access control.
• Familiarity with cloud environments and integration with mainframe systems.

Location: 5-Days Onsite( Arlington Heights, IL)

Salary Range: The salary for this position is between $40,000 - $50,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skill, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [5 personal day accrued each calendar year. The

Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State] [10-15 day of paid vacation time] [6 paid holiday and 1 floating holiday per calendar year] [Ascendion Learning Management System]

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