Sr System Analyst

Job Description

• Develop detailed technical specifications and designs for waterfall / XP projects / system enhancements.
• Provide application domain knowledge to the ADM team.
• Manage unstable applications / systems by helping to resolve incidents and issues.
• Support infrastructure first build with Solution Architects and Infrastructure Engineers.
• Review, guide, troubleshoot and resolve contentious issues escalated during implementation.
• Evaluate integration of SaaS / COTS packages into the current environment.
• Develop operating procedures and user manuals for transition into routine operations.
• Enable building of knowledge databases for technology, solutions, and domain areas.
• Work with architecture, application services, infrastructure, release management, and other stakeholders for smooth deployment.
• Capture and transfer tacit knowledge to vendors and knowledge management systems.
• Maintain the common I / O access subsystem (database access layer).
• Maintain in-house utilities for database management and integrity.
• Manage test platforms and files used by developers.
• Collaborate with system analysts and solution engineers to translate requirements into secure, scalable designs.
• Manage VSAM performance through design and buffering.
• Administer CICS VR forward recovery utility.
• Respond to audit requests and manage related reports.
• Handle CICS ABEND reporting.
• Troubleshoot production and test problems.
• Conduct capacity planning.
• Test system software upgrades.
• Required qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree with 4 years of IT experience, or relevant certifications and experience.
• Knowledge areas include application configuration, Big Data Analytics, Cloud computing, Integration Technologies, Mobile technologies, Scripting Languages, SOA, Web Technologies, SDLC methodologies, and system performance management.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Preferred qualifications include a degree in Computer Science, specific VSAM and database support skills, and experience with related applications and processes.

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