A Control-M Administrator is responsible for the daily operation, maintenance, and support of the BMC Control-M Workload Automation suite. This includes ensuring the smooth scheduling and execution of batch jobs, proactive monitoring, troubleshooting issues, and implementing changes and enhancements to the Control-M environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of IT operations, scheduling concepts, and excellent problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Administration and Configuration :

- Install, configure, and maintain Control-M components (e.g., Control-M/Enterprise Manager, Control M/Server, Control-M/Agents, Application Integrator, etc.).

- Manage and administer Control-M security, including user accounts, roles, and permissions.

- Perform regular health checks and performance tuning of the Control-M environment.

- Implement and manage Control-M High Availability and Disaster Recovery solutions.

2. Job Scheduling and Management :

- Design, develop, and implement complex batch schedules and workflows using Control-M.

- Monitor job execution, identify failures, and troubleshoot issues to ensure timely completion of critical processes.

- Modify, test, and promote Control-M definitions (jobs, folders, calendars, etc.) across different environments (dev, test, prod).

- Provide support to application teams for their scheduling requirements.

3. Troubleshooting and Support :

- Act as a subject matter expert for Control-M-related issues, providing 2nd and 3rd-level support.

- Diagnose and resolve issues related to job failures, Control-M component malfunctions, and connectivity problems.

- Collaborate with other IT teams (e.g., OS, network, database, application teams) to resolve complex issues.

- Participate in on-call rotation for off-hours support as required.

4. Maintenance and Optimization :

- Apply patches, upgrades, and fixes to Control-M components.

- Develop and maintain documentation for Control-M configurations, procedures, and best practices.

- Identify opportunities for automation and optimization within the Control-M environment.

- Perform regular clean-up and archiving of Control-M logs and historical data.

5. Reporting and Compliance :

- Generate reports on job statistics, schedules, and system performance.

- Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations related to job scheduling and data processing.

Qualifications :

1. Education :

- 1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

2. Experience :

- Minimum of 3 -5 years of hands-on experience as a Control-M Administrator in a production environment.

- Experience with Control-M version 9.x or higher is preferred.

- Proven experience in designing, implementing, and supporting complex Control-M solutions.