Systems Administrator/COBOL Developer (Remote)

Overview

• Tier One Technologies is seeking a Systems Administrator/COBOL Developer to support our US Government client.
• This will be a 100% remote position.
• SELECTED CANDIDATES WITHOUT REQUIRED CLEARANCE WILL BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION TO RECEIVE IT.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support the integrity of a variety of operating system environments (i.e.. Windows, Linux, etc.) and various computer systems.
• Administer, install, and troubleshoot issues.
• Provide COBOL coding support.
• 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

• A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is required. If the degree is not in the applicable field, then 4 additional years of related experience is required.
• 13+ years of experience working in IBM Mainframe environments.
• 10+ years of extensive experience developing and programming applications using COBOL and CICS.
• Strong expertise with JCL, PROCs, IMS, and DB2 and/or Oracle databases.
• Hands-on experience using IBM utilities, including SORT, IEBGENER, and related control statements.
• Strong proficiency with TSO/ISPF, VSAM, ABEND-AID, and Mainframe debugging and troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to obtain a Position of Public Trust Clearance.
• Be able to pass a drug screening, criminal history, and credit checks.
• Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.
• Must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years.
• Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)