Operations IT Specialist

Corinth•Leesburg, VA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Corinth is seeking an experienced Operations IT Specialist to support our Department of Defense (DoD) client. This role involves supporting mission-critical client systems, executing deployment procedures, troubleshooting batch cycles, and maintaining deployment documentation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in system operations, deployments, and maintenance in large-scale IT environments, with familiarity in mainframe job scheduling and operational monitoring.

Requirements

Must be US Citizen.
Must currently hold, or have held within the past 2 years, an active DoD Common Access Card (CAC); equivalent PIV credentials from other federal agencies are accepted provided they are backed by a final, favorably adjudicated Tier 3 (or higher) investigation.
Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification requirements (CCNA-Security, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP, CASP CE, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH).
Associate degree or higher.
10+ years experience working with COBOL programs integrated into enterprise systems.
Experience in system operations, deployments, and maintenance in large-scale IT environments.
Familiarity with mainframe job scheduling and operational monitoring practices.
Experience adhering to structured deployment and configuration management protocols.
Skilled in troubleshooting operational and deployment-related incidents, escalating issues as required.
Proficiency with system monitoring tools and log analysis for error detection and resolution.
Experience supporting System Integration Testing (SIT) and System Acceptance Testing (SAT) in deployment cycles.
Strong organizational skills supporting audit-ready documentation practices.

Responsibilities

Monitor and support system operations and deployments to ensure mission-critical client systems remain stable and available.
Execute and validate deployment procedures, move sheets, and configuration management standards in pre-production and production environments.
Track and troubleshoot batch cycles, JCL execution, and operational workflows, escalating issues as needed to technical teams.
Maintain detailed deployment documentation, checklists, and after-action reports for each deployment or cycle event.
Respond to operational outages, emergency maintenance, and deployment-related incidents to minimize downtime.
Execute daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance cycles and system patches across client environments.
Coordinate with others on installation and patching activities in production environments.

Benefits

Multiple medical plan options
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Health savings accounts
Flexible spending accounts
Employer-sponsored life insurance
Disability insurance
Access to wellness and health advocacy resources
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match and immediate vesting
Paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO)
Sick leave
Paid volunteer time
Parental leave
Other leave programs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling and support services
Professional development and training opportunities