Job Description :
Senior Systems Programmer
FLOWOOD, MS
6 month contract to Hire
Phone/skype interview
Rate: DOE

Job Summary – The Senior Systems Programmer is responsible for installing and maintaining systems software programs, assisting in the identification, evaluation, tailoring, and implementation of vendor-supplied systems software packages, and providing technical assistance and information to other systems programmers. The Senior Systems Programmer will identify, and research hardware system components. The Senior Systems Programmer will review performance and utilization data and prepare capacity planning reports as necessary to insure there is sufficient capacity to meet business needs. The Senior System Programmer will design and execute the Business Recovery Plan and annual tests.

Job-Specific Requirements:

An Associate or Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or related field OR the equivalent in related work experience is required
At least 10 years of IBM mainframe O/S System Programming experience
Must have knowledge of and experience with IBM operating system problem determination and resolution support utility programs
Should have experience performing system and application problem determination and resolution.
Must have experience using SMP/E to install operating systems and program products and required maintenance.
Must be proficient in LAN, Intermediate Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Visio