Systems Administrator

Vista Global
Anne Arundel County, MD, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Shift work
Job source

Tech stack

IBM System I CompTIA Security+ Computer Programming Job Control Language (JCL) Rexx (Programming Language) Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) IBM Resource Access Control Facility Z/OS Data Storage Management

Job description

Duties are for an expert-level systems administrator joining a staff to analyze, create, implement, and support cutting edge technologies in support of IBM’s Government customer base. Tasks involved include but are not limited to the following:

  • z/OS installation (50%)
  • Diagnosing system operational problems quickly and effectively (25%)
  • z/OS Programming (5%)
  • Providing reliable and efficient maintenance, for all managed systems (15%)
  • Storage Management (5%)

Requirements

  • CompTIA Security+ or Network+ certification
  • 10+ years of z/OS Systems Administration
  • Experience in z/OS systems administration support and maintenance
  • Experience in z/OS installation
  • SMP/E knowledge and experience
  • TSO/OSPF, SDSF, HOD, JCL knowledge
  • RACF
  • Programming skills to include REXX and Assembler
  • Top Secret Security Clearance
  • 5+ years of experience with z/VM installation and support is preferred but not required
  • Active Secret Clearance

Benefits & conditions

Work is required predominantly on an 8:00a - 5:00p basis with possible Overtime opportunities and possible After-Hours work. There is no Travel required for this position., VGS offers a competitive benefits package to include: paid holidays, paid time off including sick and vacation leave, medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, short and long term disability, company paid life insurance, 401(k) with a company match and discretionary profit sharing and tuition reimbursement

About the company

We are Vista Global Solutions, LLC (VGS), a health technology solutions firm supporting several military installations and federal agencies across the nation. We are currently seeking a Systems Administrator with a strong background in z/OS to support our mission in Annapolis Junction, MD.

This is a full-time, 40-hour/week, 100% on-site position supporting a Government customer located at 135 National Business Parkway, Annapolis Junction, MD.

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