Senior Systems Analyst-COBOL

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Job Summary

This position is responsible for designing enhancements and new business applications and/or information systems solutions through integration of technical and business requirements; serving as technical designer to identify best solution and resulting technical specifications within limits of code environment; linking Business Analyst needs and Architect definition to technical solutions. Ensure the integrity, security, scalability, and daily availability and of the databases supporting the Illinois and Texas Blue Chip and IRIS CICS applications through proactive monitoring and management activities.

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree and 4 years Information Technology OR Technical Certification and/or College Courses and 6 year Information Technology experience OR 8 years Information Technology experience.

• Proficient in mainframe coding skills such as COBOL, JCL, DB2 & VSAM.

• Knowledge of batch processing must.

• Knowledge of application configuration

• Knowledge of Integration Technologies - Tibco/Informatica/CAS

• Knowledge of Scripting Languages - BASH / PERL / PYTHON / RUBY

• Service Oriented Architecture - SOAP / REST

• Web Technologies - HTML/CSS/Java/ASP.Net/PHP/Ruby/C#

• Rapid prototyping

• Requirements definition & management

• SDLC Methodology - Agile / Scrum / Iterative Development

• System Performance management

• Conceptual thinking

• Creative thinking

• Problem solving and analytical thinking

• Strong oral/written communication skills

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology related

• Ability to execute

• VSAM File:

o Backup and Restore

o Forward Recovery

o Conversions for filler expansion, key restructuring etc

o Reorganizations and free space tuning

o Naming convention standards

o Special loads and reports or extract

o Logstream management and design

o Master file copybook creation and copybook change management

o Disaster Recovery support

o Data flow and file design and access key design consulting

o Creation and initialization of test databases

o Test copies of production files

o Ad hoc record fixes

o Batch tuning consultation

o CICS memory and CICS topology

o CICS VR administration

• Support / Maintain database related applications:

o Blue Chip Term Up (GTUP) and Terminal Operator File (GTOF) transactions

o Record locking “Exclusive Control” process

o Early morning production file availability transaction (EAIN)

o Key Range Verify program to ensure the integrity of partitioned files.

o SDO authorization reports. Audit requests and reports.

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The compensation offered will vary depending on your job-related skills, education, knowledge, and experience. This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan subject to the terms and the conditions of the plan.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Base Pay Range

$92,700.00 - $167,500.00

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

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