Apex Systems, a World-Class Technology Solutions Provider, is seeking applicants for the below position on behalf of our client.Please apply if interested and qualified by sending an updated resume to Jordan at jdobrinsky@apexsystems.com.
Position: Systems Analyst
Location: Fully remote
Estimated Duration: The client approximates that this project is a long term contract. However, there is no guarantee of employment for any length of time.
Pay Rate Range: $47-49.50/hr. (Apex offers weekly pay)
Project Description: Plans, conducts, and coordinates the application of state-of-the-art information processing techniques in the analysis, design, and implementation of software systems technical support and operating system development. Tasks are of a complex nature. May act as team or project leader on major software design and development projects.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
* Monitor system performance identifying root causes for performance issues and make recommendations to management and MaaS provider.
* Coordinate proposed changes with the MaaS provider and COT employees.
* Coordinates and communicates system outages.
* Attend weekly meetings and be part of the Change control board.
* Develop operational standards; provide technical assistance to application developers and operations personnel.
* Design, implementation and customization of various mainframe technology solutions.
* Development and implementation of standards and procedures of various mainframe technical solutions.
* Interact with customer and provide regular management reports / analysis.
* Assist in WLM tuning and Sysplex activities.
* Experience in Storage and Backup.
* This individual will serve as the main point of contact between:
* our outsourced mainframe provider’s system programming team, management, and the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
* COT and software/hardware vendors
* internal and external agencies to respond to mainframe inquiries
* application developers for application and system troubleshooting
* to coordinate system upgrades and maintenance with Kyndryl and COT
Selling Points for Candidates:
* 100% remote
Requirements:
* Five years working in an MVS or z/OS IBM mainframe environment. Two or more years in a role supporting System Programmers and Administrators.
* Must have in-depth experience of mainframe technologies; z/OS, Cobol, Assembler, System user exits, CICS, IMS DB/DC, DB2, TSO, ISPF, JES2, JCL, SMP/E, SMF, RMF, BMC Tools, CA Tools, Storage Devices, Websphere, MQSeries, VTAM, RACF, TCPIP, HCD, LPAR management, Workload Manager and other z/OS subsystems.
* Demonstrated experience in Storage technologies and administration.
* Working knowledge of OMVS and its components.
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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