Analysis Skills, Computer Networks, Computer Systems, Detail Oriented, Distributed Computing, Documentation, IBM Tivoli, Input/Output, Microsoft Visual Basic, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Multitasking, Network Administration/Management, On Call, Operations Processes, Perl Programming Language, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Schedule Development, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Administration, System Architecture, Systems Analysis, Systems Hardware, Unix Operating Systems, Unix Shell Programming, Writing Skills
Remote
Contract
$33.30 - $41.63/hr
1st Shift
This position requires rotating 24X7, 365 on-call support
Develops computer systems specifications that address business requirements and that fit with the company's system architecture standards. Establishes and documents system parameters and formats, ensures hardware and software systems compatibility and coordinates and/or modifies system parameters in terms of existing and projected computer capacity and capabilities. Revises existing systems and procedures to correct deficiencies and maintain more effective data handling, conversion, input/output requirements, and storage.
- Oversight and maintenance of the Master Schedule in Control-M, which houses all jobs to run in batch mode on multiple platforms, while maintaining balance based on priorities, available resources and cross-platform dependencies and development of schedule for all workloads.
-Schedule impact analysis as well as suggestion and provision of alternative scheduling scenarios. Coordinate all aspects of scheduled maintenance efforts by meeting the objectives of production functional requirements, as well as the requirements produced by system hardware/software maintenance personnel. Implementation and delivery of efficient and accurate operational processes, within adherence to corporate and sector policies, initiatives, and directives.
-Analysis, monitoring, and resolution of job schedule anomalies.
-Maintenance of scheduling and control procedures, processes and conventions, including preparation and maintenance of all auditable documentation as well as updating changes as they occur and assuring compliance.
-Maintenance of the Production On-Call and Documentation system.
-Supports processing of ad-hoc jobs and tasks for recovery, holidays, and other special processing.
What are the top 3 skill sets you are looking for in an ideal candidate? Systems Application Analyst 2
Quick Learner and self-starter (working under limited supervision)
Effective problem-solving and attention to details
Works well under pressure, while multi-tasking
Special Requirements: Systems Application Analyst 2
Experience with Scheduling and monitoring tools such as Control-M, Tivoli and Network Manager or equivalent.
Ability to work with systems that process on multiple platforms, for example UNIX and Windows.
Knowledge of networking and distributed computing concepts.
Scripting tools and program languages, such as UNIX scripting, Perl, Visual Basic a plus.
Familiarity with a ticketing system (i.e., SMAX, HPSM).
Good verbal and written communications required for gathering/supplying details about job failures from/to analysts and communicating with management and team leads.
Basic Qualifications: Systems Application Analyst 2
Bachelors Degree and 2 years of experience. Masters Degree and 0 years of experience. 4 years of related exempt experience can be substituted for Bachelors degree. 8 years of non-related exempt experience can be substituted for Bachelors degree.A
Apollo Professional Solutions
Apollo Professional Solutions was founded by Gayle A. Williams in 1983 as a technical staffing firm supporting New England aerospace companies. Today, Apollo has grown into a $40 million year company, with 5 regional offices nationwide that offers diversified support to industries that include: defense, military, aeronautical, civil, food & beverage, healthcare, marine, pharmaceutical and scientific industries, as well as local government. We are an equal opportunity employers, that is also certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise by WBENC as well as the State of Massachusetts (SOWMBA Office.)