Systems Administrator/COBOL Developer (Remote)

Overview Tier One Technologies is seeking a Systems Administrator/COBOL Developer to support our US Government client. This will be a 100% remote position. SELECTED CANDIDATES WITHOUT REQUIRED CLEARANCE WILL BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION TO RECEIVE IT. Responsibilities Maintain and support the integrity of a variety of operating system environments (i.e.. Windows, Linux, etc.) and various computer systems. Administer, install, and troubleshoot issues. Provide COBOL coding support. Perform system maintenance tasks such as system back-up, recovery and file maintenance. Schedule, install, and test system software upgrades. Configure software and resolve technical problems. Monitor and maintain software licensing and maintenance agreements. Qualifications A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is required. If the degree is not in the applicable field, then 4 additional years of related experience is required. 13+ years of experience working in IBM Mainframe environments. 10+ years of extensive experience developing and programming applications using COBOL and CICS. Strong expertise with JCL, PROCs, IMS, and DB2 and/or Oracle databases. Hands-on experience using IBM utilities, including SORT, IEBGENER, and related control statements. Strong proficiency with TSO/ISPF, VSAM, ABEND-AID, and Mainframe debugging and troubleshooting. Excellent communication skills. Must be able to obtain a Position of Public Trust Clearance. Be able to pass a drug screening, criminal history, and credit checks. Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder. Must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years. Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)