Overview
On Site
USD 70.00 - 75.00 per hour
Full Time
Skills
Application Support
Jersey
Financial Services
POC
Performance Management
Preventive Maintenance
Project Management
Mainframe
Auditing
Technical Support
IBM IMS
Reference Data
Legacy Systems
Risk Management
Systems Analysis/design
Testing
Evaluation
Business Process
Supervision
Regulatory Compliance
Reporting
Database
MFS
IBM WebSphere MQ
COBOL
TSO
MVS
JCL
IBM DB2
VSAM
Connect:Direct
SFTP
Changeman
RACF
Systems Analysis
Management
Training
Job Details
IIMS Application Support Lead
Location: Jersey City, NJ (3 days onsite - hybrid)
Duration: 12 months
Suppliers- I am open to the # of submittals as I think this is going to be tough. We need a IMS SME who will work on an ancient legacy system that will go the way of the dinosaur when decommissioned in 2028.
Need someone from the Financial Services industry who is CURRENTLY working on the IMS mainframe. This person will be the POC for questions and all things that go with Keeping the lights on with this system. Position might have some evening hours for emergencies, but it is a 40-hour work week - M-Fri 8-5pm - Hybrid schedule.
Job Description:
SME support and maintenance of old legacy mainframe IMS Accounts system ensuring stability, efficiency and continuity via careful monitoring online and batch components of the system. Provide proactive , accurate and quick response on any inquiries coming from the business, clients, technology partners, audits, etc. Ensure availability of IMS and DB2 application databases for both business and technical support areas though careful monitoring of daily support. Very strong IMS , DB2, Cobol technical skills application along with institutional knowledge of the markets Account Reference data. Provide application SME knowledge in transition of application data and functionality to the strategic application to allow legacy application retirement.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct tasks related to application stability, SME support, risk technology, implement application enhancements to meet specific tech mandatory or business requirements
Independently work on all phases of development process and analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation as well as provide user and operational support
Utilize in-depth specialty knowledge of IMS environment to analyze complex problems/issues, provide evaluation of business process, system process, and industry standards, and make evaluative judgement
Consult with users/clients and other technology groups on issues, recommend straight forward and quick resolution /issue fix
Ensure essential procedures are followed and help define operating standards and processes
Must have the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.
Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
Qualifications:
10 + years of relevant experience in IMS
Advanced working knowledge and programming experience using IBMs IMS for both Data Base (DB) processing and Data Communications(DC) processing via MFS screens and MQ data transfer
High-level expertise coding in COBOL for batch programs, and batch and online IMS programs
High-level expertise using TSO, MVS, JCL, DB2, VSAM, NDM, SFTP, ChangeMan and Info/Man, Knowledge of RACF security
SME experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications
Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements
Pay Range: $70 - $75/hour on W2
The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.
Location: Jersey City, NJ (3 days onsite - hybrid)
Duration: 12 months
Suppliers- I am open to the # of submittals as I think this is going to be tough. We need a IMS SME who will work on an ancient legacy system that will go the way of the dinosaur when decommissioned in 2028.
Need someone from the Financial Services industry who is CURRENTLY working on the IMS mainframe. This person will be the POC for questions and all things that go with Keeping the lights on with this system. Position might have some evening hours for emergencies, but it is a 40-hour work week - M-Fri 8-5pm - Hybrid schedule.
Job Description:
SME support and maintenance of old legacy mainframe IMS Accounts system ensuring stability, efficiency and continuity via careful monitoring online and batch components of the system. Provide proactive , accurate and quick response on any inquiries coming from the business, clients, technology partners, audits, etc. Ensure availability of IMS and DB2 application databases for both business and technical support areas though careful monitoring of daily support. Very strong IMS , DB2, Cobol technical skills application along with institutional knowledge of the markets Account Reference data. Provide application SME knowledge in transition of application data and functionality to the strategic application to allow legacy application retirement.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct tasks related to application stability, SME support, risk technology, implement application enhancements to meet specific tech mandatory or business requirements
Independently work on all phases of development process and analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation as well as provide user and operational support
Utilize in-depth specialty knowledge of IMS environment to analyze complex problems/issues, provide evaluation of business process, system process, and industry standards, and make evaluative judgement
Consult with users/clients and other technology groups on issues, recommend straight forward and quick resolution /issue fix
Ensure essential procedures are followed and help define operating standards and processes
Must have the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.
Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
Qualifications:
10 + years of relevant experience in IMS
Advanced working knowledge and programming experience using IBMs IMS for both Data Base (DB) processing and Data Communications(DC) processing via MFS screens and MQ data transfer
High-level expertise coding in COBOL for batch programs, and batch and online IMS programs
High-level expertise using TSO, MVS, JCL, DB2, VSAM, NDM, SFTP, ChangeMan and Info/Man, Knowledge of RACF security
SME experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications
Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements
Pay Range: $70 - $75/hour on W2
The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.
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