Mainframe File Transfer Systems Engineer (Payroll) (Remote)

A.C. Coy • Indianapolis, IN

3d • Remote

About The Position

Tier One Technologies has an immediate need for a Mainframe File Transfer Systems Engineer to support a Payroll application for our US Government client. This is a 100% remote position. Selected candidates without the required clearance will be subject to a Federal Government background investigation to receive it. Must be a US Citizen.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with IBM z/OS, COBOL batch processing, online transaction processing and utilizing Sort utility programs.
• Expertise in utilizing FTP, SFTP, and Direct connect file transfers.
• Prior experience working with telecommunications in a mainframe environment.
• Familiarity with Payroll processing.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Ability to obtain a Position of Public Trust Clearance.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must not have traveled outside the US for a combined total of 6 months or more in the last 5 years.
• Must have resided in the US for the last 5 years.

Nice To Haves

• A degree from an accredited College/University in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline is preferred.
• Familiarity with CA-View (SAR) for reviewing completed mainframe jobs, REXX is a plus.
• Familiarity with AGILE methodology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for design, implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mainframe systems.
• Transfer protocols of FTP, SFTP, and Direct connect file transfers.
• Prepare system programming specifications, including programming instructions, inputs/outputs, structures, and other documentation to define functional and technical requirements.
• Analyze functional and technical requirements of proposed or existing IT systems to identify necessary development or modification paths to meet mission objectives.
• Participate in system requirements reviews, collaborating with customers, functional representatives, and technical personnel to clarify and refine requirements.
• Perform all functional duties independently on high-visibility or mission-critical aspects of various programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree