SOW Title: Systems Administrator (COBOL Developer)

[srikanth v]

Job Description: SOW Title: Systems Administrator (COBOL Developer) 

Visa: USC, GC  DOB :1985

 Must be able to obtain a Position of Public Trust Clearance – US Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder)
 
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).
•            Candidates 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.)
•            All overtime must be pre-approved in writing by the client manager or his/her designated representative.
•            Agency will not be reimbursed for overtime charges without previous written authorization.  Authorized overtime will be reimbursed at straight time.
•            The enforced dress code is business casual, i.e. collared shirt with slacks for men, no skirts above the knee for women.
 
Place and Period of Performance
 
•            Hours of support:
o            The standard work week for contract staff will be 5 days a week and 8 hours per day.
o            Contract staff may be required to travel to support business efforts.