Systems Programmer/Analyst (Remote)

DPP is seeking a Systems Programmer/Analyst for an opportunity with our client in Columbia, SC. Candidates must be eligible to earn a low-level US security clearance.

Work arrangement:

• Remote
• W2 position; 12 months
• Must be eligible to earn a low-level US security clearance, which requires a thorough background search and ship.

Summary:

• Provide technical and disaster recovery support for systems software.
• Diagnose, isolate, and debug systems software problems and perform problem resolution.

Top skills:

• z/OS
• System Software
• JCL
• RACF
• USS
• Preferred:
  • HCD
  • OAM
  • ViewDirect

Minimum required work experience:

• 8 Years IT experience including extensive systems programming experience.

Job/class description:

• Responsible for ensuring all systems programming decisions maintain the integrity of the overall systems infrastructure. Write or debug programs to maintain and control computer systems software, such as operating systems, networked systems, and database systems. Provide technical and disaster recovery expertise for systems software.
• Diagnose, isolate, and debug software problems and perform problem resolution. Identify issues that the vendor is responsible for and refer those issues appropriately.
• Review and design system software and hardware builds analyzing system options and the impact on the overall systems infrastructure. Develop and document the framework for integration and implementation for changes to technical standards.
• Coordinate installation, testing, and maintenance of systems software. Schedule system downtime in a way that minimizes user impact.
• Review customer requests, security patches, and audit requirements for additions or changes to systems, and evaluate feasibility to determine if/how to handle the request while maintaining an adequate/appropriate overall systems infrastructure. To determine if requested changes are possible, review system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations.
• Provide technical guidance to project team areas as appropriate. May evaluate vendor-supplied software packages and make recommendations to IT management. In coordination with Project Leads and senior level staff, provide input on proposals that could potentially impact systems.
• Assist in the establishment and implementation of standards and guidelines that guide the design of technology solutions across the enterprise.
• Provide technical and disaster recovery support for systems software.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Strong documentation skills.
• Flexibility.
• Ability to work with a team.
• Communication.
• Strong analytical and logical thinking skills.
• Thorough understanding of operating systems and foundation architecture.
• Extensive knowledge of systems programming, graphical user interfaces, control languages, development, quality assurance, and integration methodologies.
• Advanced knowledge of currently utilized programming productivity tools and their use.
• Advanced knowledge/skills in analyzing system software and making recommendations for performance enhancements.
• Standard office equipment.

Work environment:

• Team is 16 people.
• Currently supporting Mainframe support for multiple Data Centers in a fast paced environment.
• Close knit team.
• Fast paced, multi-platformed environment which may require action and response 24X7 to support the technical business needs of the customer.

Required education/equivalencies:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other job-related degree;
• OR, Associate s degree in CS, IT, or other job-related degree plus 2 years of work-related experience;
• OR, 4 years job-related work experience (total 12 years without a degree)

Interested? Learn more:
Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Daniel at to learn more about this position (#24-00632).

DPP offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. Call today to learn more about working with DPP.

: This role requires the ability to obtain a low-level US security clearance, which requires a thorough background search and ship. Residency requirements may apply. EOE/AA/V/D

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