Job DetailsJob LocationWoodlawn, Maryland - Gwynn Oak, MDPosition TypeFull TimeEducation Level4 Year DegreeTravel PercentageNoneJob ShiftGraveyardJob CategoryInformation TechnologyDescriptionSHIFT: 12AM - 8 AM Wednesday- SundayWhat will you be doing?:Develop, maintain, and support applications, computer/network operating systems, and other system software, through design, coding, unit testing, benchmark testing, modeling, simulation, debugging and documentation;Work with some technical oversight and/or as a member of a team in a variety of roles ranging from providing assistance to assuming limited leadership;Possess oral and written communications skills to clearly and effectively convey issues, reports, and other deliverables to SSA counterparts, and participate in all phases of the SDLC, with emphasis on systems requirements, design, development/programming, documentation, testing, and implementation;Develop, maintain, and use applications in mainframe and Intelligent Workstation/Local Area Network (IWS/LAN) environments. Maintains and supports Agency applications, computer and/or network operating systems, and other system software;Perform activities such as: system software installation, configuration, testing, optimization, evaluation, maintenance, documentation, and user support;Prepare test data, tests, debugs, and refines applications software. Identify, evaluate, customize, and implement vendor-supplied software packages;Ensure accurate translation of technical specifications into programming specifications;Develop systems requirements, codes, tests, and/or implements proposed systems;Assist in translating technical specifications into programming specifications; andDesign and prepare technical/status reports and presentations.Monitor WebSphere MQ and WebSphere Application Server (WAS) applications utilizing various monitoring tools (including TEPS, Omegamon/Omegaview, Tivoli ITCAMS, CICSplex, CA Introscope, ABEND Aid) and generated reports to identify/isolate problems. Analyze, debug and troubleshoot WebSphere MQ series performance and WebSphere Application Server (WAS) problems.Identify and report Z/OS, JES3, Top Secret and other underlying system software problems. Identify and report Z/OS, JES3, Top Secret, peripheral device and file contention problems and other underlying system software problems.Monitor more than 650 CICS regions in production, training and integration environments utilizing various monitoring tools including TEPS, Omegamon/Omegaview, Tivoli ITCAMS, CICSplex, PreAlert, CA Intrsocope, ABEND Aid and generated reports to identify/isolate problems. Perform CICS system dump analysis and provide recommendations and identify and troubleshoot CICS and database problems. Investigate CICS storage violations and recommend dynamic changes to CICS region settings to correct or contain CICS problems. CICS programming using Common Business Oriented Language (COBOL), Java and assembly.Monitor DB2 and IDMS database subsystems and coordinate with other branches and teams within the division to identify and resolve issues. Troubleshoot DB2 and IDMS problems.Recognize and resolve operational problems affecting batch job processing and make changes to system software source libraries, table libraries, JCL libraries, and load libraries on an emergency basis to correct operational problems. Research problems to determine root cause and participate in data gathering for studies to determine the most effective configurations for matching system capacity to operational needs.Respond to Hot Terminal, SSA Alerts and email messages identifying problems related to online processing (ie DB2, IDMS, CICS, WAS, WMQ, etc.)Update all troubleshooting databases as needed via SMABs internal reporting mechanism (the Greenbook) detailing event and actions taken, as well as opening and closing associated CAPRS tickets as requested, publicly documenting problem or resolution information.The Company:We opened our doors in 2003 and have developed long-standing relationships with our customers, both public and privateWe're an SBA 8(a) and CVE certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small BusinessWe're ISO 27001:2013, ISO 20000-1:2011, and ISO 9001:2015 certified and have CMMI DEV and SVC ML3 ratingsWe've been named part of: Inc 5000's Fastest Growing Private Companies in 2016; Washington Business Journal's Fastest Growing Companies in 2015, 2016 and 2017; Washington Business Journal's Best Places to Work in 2015, 2016 and 2017The Employer:We offer great benefits - Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) with company matchingWe invest in our employees - We offer an annual training budget to our employees and opportunities for growth within the organizationWe work hard, we play hard - We value work/life balance. We hold seasonal company events and a Washington Nationals Season Tickets lotteryQualificationsRequired: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Information Systems/Engineering or related field. Advanced degree/ relevant professional certification preferred.5 years' experienceExperience with CICS, WebSphere MQ and WebSphere Application ServerExperience with Z/OSExperience DB2 and knowledge of database securityExperience with Windows and Linux PlatformsYou value teamwork, demonstrate integrity and honesty, are passionate, innovative and strive for excellenceClearance requirements:Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.This position is contingent upon budget, and/or customer approval.IT Concepts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. As such, any personnel decisions (hire, promotion, job status, etc.) on applicants and/or employees are based on merit, qualifications, competence and business needs, not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, genetic information of the employee or family member of the employee, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by federal, state or local law.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.