CICS System Administrator

TGS Job ID 2465131 KGS is seeking qualified candidates for our open positions, but we will only extend an offer of employment after a candidate applies through the link in our job posting. If you receive a job offer via email only and have not been interviewed by the KGS hiring manager, feel free to contact KGSrecruitingkoniag-gs.com to verify its validity. Tuknik Government Services, a Koniag Government Services company , is seeking a CICS System Administrator to support TGS and our government customer in Baltimore, MD. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more. Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to: As a Senior Information Technology Analyst, you will provide systems programming support to administer, customize, and troubleshoot the CICS architecture by developing, modifying, and installing CICS systems software and application software. You will also provide support during agency disaster recovery exercises. You will: Analyze high-level requirements and develop detailed design documents. Develop and manage CICS systems-level and application software using Common Business Oriented Language (COBOL), Assembler Language Code (ALC), or Java. Meet with customer analysts, management, and end-users to develop requirements. Develop comprehensive test plans to ensure validation of functional requirements. Perform life cycle management and coordination of software changes across the customer's Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Develop and manage documentation stored on SharePoint for CICS systems and application software. Identify and eliminate "Single Points of Failure" within CICS. Create new CICS regions and establish appropriate Resource Definition Online (RDO) definitions, in support of application requirements for Integration, Training, Acceptance, and Production life cycles in accordance with CICS region build standards, furnished by the task manager. Modify CICS architecture to eliminate Single Points of Failure within CICS. Process Job Control Language (JCL) and RDO modifications from service requests assigned by the task manager. Prepare appropriate change management documentation and procedures based on samples furnished by the task manager. Update appropriate CICS configuration documentation to reflect changes to the architecture. Communicate and work with application developers and customer testers to ensure all CICS resources (e.g., Files, Programs, Transactions, DB2, IDMS) are identified and defined appropriately. Develop and implement capabilities to monitor the CICS production environment for problems and generate automated alerts to appropriate customer personnel, identified by the task manager. Provide 24/7 support to resolve CICS related problems, as they occur; respond within 30 minutes of receiving the page. Provide technical expertise on CICS application and configuration related issues, 40 hours per week, via laptop workstation. Troubleshoot CICS systems and application problems and facilitate the necessary actions required to correct the problem. Communicate with designated customer personnel (the task manager will provide list of personnel) by phone and email concerning the details of the issue, expected resolution, and root cause analysis. Support efforts to restore processing during a disaster recovery exercise or an actual disaster at multiple client sites. Qualifications: Ten (10) years' CICS system programming or related continued experience. Demonstrated expertise in a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Ability to perform a variety of complicated tasks. Ability to provide consultation on complex projects and be considered the senior contributor/specialist. Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other related scientific or technical discipline. Master's Degree is preferred. Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance Working Environment & Conditions This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This position is primarily indoors, consistent with a standard office position and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. The incumbent is required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The workload may require the incumbent to sit for extended periods of time. The incumbent must be able to read, do simple math calculations and withstand moderate amounts of stress. The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment. The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation to navigate or to apply for a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodationskoniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodation. Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352