[Hiring] IT - Systems Administrator IV @soteria

Role Description

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.

• 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.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' extensive experience developing/programming in COBOL/CICS.
• Experience with the following:
  • JCL/PROCS
  • IMS DB
  • UTILITIES – IBM/others (SORT, IEBGENER, etc.)
  • Control statements
  • File structures:
    • VSAM
    • DB2
    • ORACLE
  • TSO/SPF
  • Debug skills – ABEND-AID (or others)
  • SQL, PL/SQL

Requirements

• Extensive experience in reading and writing 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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).