IT - Systems Administrator IV

PlanIT Group

Reston, VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Business Support, Cobol Programming Language, Computer Programming, Computer Systems, Compuware File-aid, Data Recovery, File Maintenance, IBM CICS (Customer Information Control System), IBM DB2, IBM TSO/ISPF, Identify Issues, Information Systems/Technology IS/IT Administration, Information Technology & Information Systems, JCL (Job Control Language), License Agreements, Linux Operating System, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microsoft Word, Operating Systems, Oracle, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Software Administration, Software Configuration Management, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Licenses, Software Upgrades, Statement of Work (SOW), Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, United States Citizen, Waterfall Model of Software Development, Web Services, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Reston, VA
POSTED
4 days ago
SOW Title: Systems Administrator (COBOL Developer) IV_Remote
Resources Needed: 1 Resource


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.

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.

Required Skills:

• 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

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).

About the Company

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PlanIT Group

PLANIT Group is a fast-growing global technology consulting firm dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to our clients that drive results. We collaborate with our partners and customers to help them improve performance, efficiency, and quality. Our team delivers innovative solutions and services - including management consulting, systems integration, ERP solutions, enterprise architecture, communications, and infrastructure services. We focus on delivering value and driving increased productivity and efficiencies for our clients’ mission. Our extensive experience in the Federal, Defense, Intelligence, State, Local, Healthcare and Commercial industries delivers proven results and accelerated benefits.

Clients engage PLANIT for our expertise, innovative approach, and our exceptional team. We promote a creative, client-centric work environment and culture, striving to provide challenging and rewarding opportunities for our company’s employees and partners. Integrity and innovation are the core principles of our company philosophy. Our customers engage us to create solutions to complex mission challenges, and PLANIT delivers. For more information, visit http://www.planitgroup.com/. Innovation. Integration. Integrity.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Government and Military
WEBSITE
https://www.planitgroup.com/