Mainframe File Transfer Systems Engineer (Payroll)

Overview Cobalt Streamworks has an immediate need for a Mainframe File Transfer Systems Engineer to support a Payroll application for our US Government client. This is going to be a 100% remote position. SELECTED CANDIDATES WITHOUT REQUIRED CLEARANCE WILL BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION TO RECEIVE IT. Must be a US Citizen. 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. Qualifications A degree from an accredited College/University in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline is preferred. 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. Familiarity with CA-View (SAR) for reviewing completed mainframe jobs, REXX is a plus. Familiarity with AGILE methodology is a plus. 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. Originally posted on Himalayas