IT - Systems Administrator IV

The client seeks a COBOL developer to support business needs. The programmer must have extensive experience developing the COBOL/CICS language.

Maintains and supports the integrity of a variety of operating system environments (i.e.. Windows, Linux, etc.) and various computer systems.

Duties include the following: administer, install, and troubleshoot issues; perform system maintenance tasks such as system back-up, recovery and file maintenance.; schedule, install, and test system software upgrades; configure software and resolve technical problems; monitor and maintain software licensing and maintenance agreements.

Systems Administration/Management, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information Systems/Technology IS/IT Administration, Statement of Work (SOW), Systems Administration/Management, Cobol Programming Language, Computer Programming, IBM CICS (Customer Information Control System), Business Support, Microsoft Windows Operating System, * Extensive experience in read and write COBOL programs.

• Experience in reading and writing JCL.
• Expertise in how to navigate around in TSO and how to use its various functionalities.
• Must know the basics for using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of Outlook is helpful.
• Knowledge of the ChangeMan source handling software is very helpful.
• Knowledge of VSAM file processing is very helpful. Knowledge of File-Aid is very helpful.
• Works on high-visibility, or mission critical aspects of a given program, and performs all functional duties independently.
• Oversees the efforts of direct reporting resources and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years’ expensive experience developing/programming in COBOL/CICS.
• Experience with the following:

o JCL/PROCS

o IMS DB

o UTILITIES - IBM/others (SORT, IEBGENER, etc.)

o Control statements

o File structures:

VSAM

DB2

ORACLE

o TSO/SPF

o Debug skills - ABEND-AID (or others)

o SQL, PL/SQL, * Web Services experience

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Proven ability to work independently and as a team member
• Software Development Lifecycle experience (Waterfall or Agile)

Education Requirements:

• A minimum of thirteen (13) to twenty (20) years’ relevant experience.
• A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is preferred. four additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a college degree is required. If the individual’s degree is not in the applicable field then four additional years of related experience is required.

Additional Provisions:

• Pass both a client mandated clearance process to include drug screening, criminal history check and credit check.
• All candidates must be a US Citizen or have permanent residence status (Green Card).