Systems Administrator - z/OS

Systems Administrator

We are Vista Global Solutions, LLC (VGS), a health technology solutions firm supporting several military installations and federal agencies across the nation. We are currently seeking a Systems Administrator with a strong background in z/OS to support our mission in Annapolis Junction, MD.

This is a full-time, 40-hour/week, 100% on-site position supporting a Government customer located at 135 National Business Parkway, Annapolis Junction, MD.

Work is required predominantly on an 8:00a – 5:00p basis with possible Overtime opportunities and possible After-Hours work. There is no Travel required for this position.

Duties are for an expert-level systems administrator joining a staff to analyze, create, implement, and support cutting edge technologies in support of IBM's Government customer base. Tasks involved include but are not limited to the following:

• z/OS installation (50%)
• Diagnosing system operational problems quickly and effectively (25%)
• z/OS Programming (5%)
• Providing reliable and efficient maintenance, for all managed systems (15%)
• Storage Management (5%)

Skills required/Level of Experience:

• CompTIA Security+ or Network+ certification
• 10+ years of z/OS Systems Administration
• Experience in z/OS systems administration support and maintenance
• Experience in z/OS installation
• SMP/E knowledge and experience
• TSO/OSPF, SDSF, HOD, JCL knowledge
• RACF
• Programming skills to include REXX and Assembler
• Top Secret Security Clearance
• 5+ years of experience with z/VM installation and support is preferred but not required
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Active Secret Clearance

What We Offer:

VGS offers a competitive benefits package to include: paid holidays, paid time off including sick and vacation leave, medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, short and long term disability, company paid life insurance, 401(k) with a company match and discretionary profit sharing and tuition reimbursement