Primary Responsibilities:
The Configuration Management Technician will ensure that all mainframe migrations are implemented in the proper environment(s) and follow agency procedures.
Tasks include: verifying that Applications teams have properly documented their request in ClearQuest and that delivered components are accurate and complete; deploying mainframe software (IMS PSB/MFS, DB2, JCL, COBOL programs) to various testing environments; coordinating complex migrations with other teams including Applications, Testing and DBA; communicating with and delivering to Tech Support all elements to be migrated with specific instructions to be performed during the production migration (GDGs, scheduling changes, etc.); assisting the Systems areas with tool upgrades and granting of Rational access to FISA staff; preparing for and participating in Disaster Recovery drills
Preferred Qualifications:
• Excellent communication (oral and written), interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Experience compiling, linking and binding COBOL programs.
• Experience with Rational ClearQuest and ClearCase.
• Experience using TSO/ISPF.
• Proficiency with JCL.
• Strong understanding of standard system development life cycle methodologies.
• Familiarity with MS-Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of DB2, IMS DB/DC.
• Experience with PeopleSoft is a plus.
• Experience with UNIX is a plus.
• Experience working in Configuration Management with mainframe or midrange computer
Education:
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college