Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Convergenz is seeking a Database Administrator to support a Department of Defense customer. The role provides database administration and development support for a z/OS mainframe system, including SUPRA PDM databases, COBOL copybooks, Total-File-Views, directory maintenance, and platform modernization activities.
Responsibilities
- Software development and database administration using Cincom SUPRA PDM, MANTIS, COBOL, and JCL
- They shall provide technical support and consultation in the review and acceptance of deliverables related to the system platform modernization
- The system is hosted on z/OS (IBM mainframe operating system)
- The candidate must be able to support numerous SUPRA PDM databases, maintain COBOL copybooks to coincide with database changes, and manage the Total-File-Views, which are internal variable names that allow the online programmers to interact with the database files
- The candidate must also perform directory maintenance for SUPRA PDM database files
- The candidate must evaluate the database environment, document their function and create diagrams of their interactions to support MOCAS platform modernization
- The candidate must be familiar with programming languages identified below and development tools as specified below
Skills
- Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD or 12 years with a High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must be a U.S Citizen
- Must have active Public Trust clearance
- Cincom SUPRA PDM
- Cincom MANTIS (Total-file-views)
- COBOL and z/OS
- JCL
- Storage Management
- MS Office/365,MS Windows
- Isio
- Good problem-solving skills
- Strong working knowledge of quality assurance methodologies
- Ability to follow complex instructions, work independently, or function in a team as needed
- Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures for full product development life-cycle desired
- Ability to prioritize, plan, organize and manage multiple tasks efficiently
- Ability to effectively present to and interact with all levels of management
- Highly adaptive and flexible to a changing environment
- • Associate's degree in computer programming or relevant field required
- • 5-7 years experience required
- \• Security+ certification is a plus
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Benefits
- Remote work arrangement
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