Mainframe Operations Technician (40341)

divh2Mainframe Operations Technician/h2pIDEALFORCE has a contract-to-hire position available immediately for an AS/400 Operations Technician to join our customer in Phoenix, Arizona. This is an onsite, night shift position. Please find below additional details about this job. Kindly respond with your most up-to-date resume if you would like to pursue this opportunity. Client is considering only local candidates for this position./ppPlease note, this is a night shift job and the working hours are 5:00 PM to 4:00 AM. Only candidates interested in going full-time after three months need to apply./ph2Job Description/h2pClient is currently seeking a Mainframe Operations Technician. The individual in this position is responsible for the following:/pulliMonitoring the operation of mid-range computer systems, AS400, and client/server systems/liliRecognizing operational/production problems, systems messages and failures, and assisting in solutions/liliCompleting nightly production, instant schedules, and balance reports/liliUpdating websites, emailing media result sheets and estimated jackpots for all online games, and emailing eNewsletters for all games/liliMaintaining tape libraries, Iron Mountain documentation, and preparing documentation for nightly, weekly, and monthly offsite tapes/liliPreparing and sending weekly billing/liliConferring with Supervisor of Operations/li/ulh2Qualifications/h2pThe successful candidate will possess at least three years of experience with IBM AS400 iSeries running OS400, as well as database experience as a Computer Operator or Operations Analyst. You should be proficient in the use of Windows XP/Vista and Microsoft Office 2003/2007. Lottery experience is a plus, but not required./ppAdditionally, the following knowledge, skills and abilities are sought:/pulliKnowledge of:/liulliAnalytical and technical skills required for working successfully with computer hardware and standard operating systems/liliBack-office server applications, client/server applications, and internally developed custom applications/liliAt least one high-level programming language, for example COBOL/liliAS400 midrange computer systems including operating systems, desk storage, and communications services/liliSpecific hardware/software including CICS, COBOL, CU400, AS400, Relational Databases, BMS, DFU, DDS, SEU, SOL, STRPDM, Query, Word, Excel, Outlook, Project Tracking software, Windows, Client Access, PC, and File Transfers/li/ulliSkills in:/liulliGood oral and written communication/liliOrganization/liliProblem-solving/liliMathematics with regard to balancing reports/liliReading and writing at a proficient level/li/ulliAbility to:/liulliWork under pressure to meet critical deadlines/liliRecognize and coordinate operations problems and develop solutions/liliDetermine successful completion of all job processes/liliClearly and concisely communicate issues to supervisor, on-call, and vendor staff/liliFollow written instructions and schedules/liliWork night shifts as required/li/ul/ulh2Benefits (After the Full Time Conversion)/h2pClient provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:/pulliTop-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans/liliAffordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans/liliAccrued vacation pay and sick days/lili10 paid holidays per year/liliDeferred compensation plan/liliCredit union membership/liliWellness plans/li/ulh2Additional Information/h2pAdditional information:/pulliAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines./liliAll candidates who are authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply./liliCandidates must clear the background check prior to commencing the assignment./liliThird party candidates: Email your candidate/s resume to View email address on click.appcast.io along with the following details: Rate, Current location, and Availability./li/ulpDisclaimer:/ppThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed./p/div