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Find open Operator positions requiring Mainframe or COBOL expertise.
Operators manage the day-to-day operation of enterprise systems. They monitor workloads, respond to alerts, execute operational procedures, and ensure systems remain available and stable. Operators work closely with support and infrastructure teams and play a critical role during incidents. The role rewards consistency, procedural discipline, and the ability to respond quickly and accurately in high-pressure situations.
The role may have different names depending on geography and domain. Some of the most common name variations of the Operator role in the Mainframe and COBOL space are Operator, Mainframe Operator, Computer Operator, Console Operator.
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Based on 4 job listings, the average salary for a Operator in the Mainframe space is $113,401 in 2026.
These are the top skills employers on Backbone Jobs are looking for when hiring Operators: Mainframe, JCL, AS/400, CA7.
These are the countries where companies are currently hiring Operators.
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