Install changes and DEV/TEST cycle changes for releases and other change requests in the Maintainer’s DEV/TEST environments.
Oversee DEV/TEST CICS environments, including administration of CLERK IDs and Operator Control File IDs along with RACF ID & Password reset requests.
Support Developer and BA testing in DEV/TEST regions and cycles, including JCL mentoring and ad-hoc job requests.
Monitor DEV/TEST cycles and assist the on-call team with ALPHA DEV/TEST cycle monitoring and ABEND resolution. Capture ABENDs in the ABEND Log for reporting and email notification and pursue root cause and permanent corrections with the Maintainers.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Education: 2 years experience with a BS/BA degree or 6 years of experience in lieu of a degree
Clearance: Requires US Citizenship with the ability to obtain a Public Trust
Strong written and verbal communication; able to coordinate with and support developers, Business Analysts, on-call staff, Release Coordinators, and scheduling teams.
Working z/OS JCL skills, with the ability to review, correct, and coach others on JCL.
Working knowledge of z/OS batch processing, IWS scheduling, and job troubleshooting (ABEND, condition code, restart/recovery), including reading job output and logs (SYSOUT, SDSF, SMF) to identify root causes.
Experience with CMS Medicare claims systems (FISS, MCS, DME, CWF) or similar large-scale batch environments.
Preferred Qualifications
Hands-on experience with IWS/TWS for z/OS, including plan, calendar, application, and run-cycle maintenance.
Experience installing and promoting changes in a controlled test environment, and with change/release management in a regulated environment.
Experience administering CICS regions (user/ID and control file maintenance), and familiarity with CICS batch interfaces and security tooling (e.g., Vanguard, RDS).
Experience troubleshooting batch ABENDs in test cycles and maintaining an ABEND/incident log with trend reporting.
Experience with FISS, MCS, or comparable Medicare claims systems, and mentoring Developers, testers, or scheduler teams on mainframe batch practices.
Target Salary Range $66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Benefits Statement
Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
Application Statements The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.
- EEO
- EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
