Tivoli Workload Scheduler/AWS Administrator

• *Description • *The Digital Modernization Sector has an opening for a AWS Administrator/Tivoli Workload Scheduler to support a large healthcare contract. We are seeking an AWS Administrator/ Tivoli Workload Scheduler engineer to support the day-to-day operations, security, and performance of our AWS cloud infrastructure while managing enterprise-level workload scheduling and automation through Tivoli/IBM Workload Scheduler (TWS/IWS). This role is hands-on and operationally focused, requiring strong troubleshooting skills, disciplined execution, and the ability to support business-critical batch and cloud-native workflows. This role also focuses on The ideal candidate has strong AWS administration experience, a clear grasp of workload automation platforms, and the ability to operate effectively in a production enterprise environment with minimal supervision. • *Core Purpose** Maintain the health, security, and performance of AWS environments while ensuring reliable execution of automated job scheduling workflows using TWS. • *AWS Infrastructure Management • Provision, configure, and maintain AWS resources including EC2, S3, IAM, and VPCs in alignment with the AWS Well-Architected Framework. • Perform routine system maintenance, patching, and configuration updates across cloud environments. • *Workload Automation & Scheduling • Operate and support the TWS/IWS platform, including job stream monitoring, dependency management, and agent health checks. • Ensure reliable execution of daily and intraday production workloads. • Monitor batch workloads and ensure successful completion of processes. • Implement scheduling solutions for application teams • Follow enterprise change management processes and procedures • Troubleshoot and resolve job failures, scheduling conflicts, and dependency issues • Assist with workload automation platform maintenance activities • *Security & Compliance • Enforce least-privilege access controls using AWS IAM. • Monitor and remediate security findings using tools such as AWS Security Hub. • Support audit and compliance requirements related to cloud infrastructure and automation platforms. • *Incident Response & Operations Support • Triage, diagnose, and resolve incidents involving AWS infrastructure and failed or delayed scheduling batches. • Escalate complex issues appropriately and participate in root-cause analysis efforts. • *Performance & Cost Optimization • Identify performance bottlenecks and inefficiencies related to cloud resource usage and job throughput. • Implement auto-scaling, scheduling adjustments, or script improvements to improve performance and control costs. • *Backup & Disaster Recovery • Maintain, test, and document backup and disaster recovery strategies for AWS resources and TWS databases. • Participate in disaster recovery exercises and validate recovery procedures. • *Basic Qualifications • *Education • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field,. Additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree. • *Experience • 4–6 years of experience in IT operations or infrastructure support roles. • At least 1 year of hands-on AWS administration experience with limited supervision. • An understanding of workload automation concepts including: Job dependencies, workstations, and job streams • Ability to analyze logs and diagnose issues • Must be able to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance. • All candidates supporting the CMS programs must havelived in theUnited Statesatleastthree(3)out ofthelastfive(5)yearsprior in order to be considered. • *Certifications • AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate • *Tivoli / IBM Workload Scheduler (TWS) Knowledge • *Core Architecture • Understanding of TWS distributed architecture, including: • Master Domain Manager (MDM): Central scheduling authority and database. • Dynamic Workload Console (DWC): Web-based interface for job design and monitoring. • Agents: Including Fault-Tolerant Agents (FTA) capable of running jobs during temporary MDM communication outages. • *AWS Integration • Deploy and manage TWS agents on EC2 instances to execute scripts and applications. • Support cloud-native workflow triggers using AWS Lambda or Step Functions integrated with TWS. • Manage file-based dependencies leveraging Amazon S3. • *Daily Operations & Maintenance • Create, modify, and maintain job definitions, calendars, and scheduling resources. • Troubleshoot job failures and delays by analyzing Apply tot his job Apply To this Job