Job#: 1291821

Job Description:

Key Aspects of COBOL Server Admin:

• Project Details: This position is for COBOL Server Administrator responsible for all facets of engineering and administering a COBOL Server Express 5.1 or Visual COBOL 8 environments
• Environment: Large, multifaceted data center.
• Additional Aspects: UNIX administration skills, COBOL Server Express and Visual COBOL

Why APEX?

• We offer weekly pay, direct deposit, competitive pay rates, PTO and paid holidays
• Health/Medical benefits, Life Insurance, 401k, Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Discounts to most major certification programs, access to multiple technical training platforms and programs

Why SW Virginia?

• Beautiful scenery Blue Ridge Parkway(!)
• Low cost of living
• Access to many major cities on the east coast within a few hours ((2hr 20 min to Charlotte, 4hr to DC, 3hr to Richmond)

Position Requirements:

Responsible for all facets of engineering and administering a COBOL Server Express 5.1 or Visual COBOL 8 environments. This includes architecting infrastructure, installing and configuring operating system configuration in an UNIX environment. Once deployed, responsible for maintaining the infrastructure to meet availability and performance standards. Must have 1-3 years of experience with COBOL server. Specific activities and associated deliverables include: support of these COBOL environment, Dev, Training, Staging, Prod and COOP environments; possibly assisting in project releases; configuring and installing the COBOL environment, assisting in troubleshooting of reported outages. Responsible for maintaining security standards in the COBOL environment and ensuring the environment meets security requirements.

Essential Job Functions:

• Working tasks in ServiceNow for installing, configuring, patching or troubleshooting Application and Web servers

• Documenting progress on tickets with in ServiceNow.

• Periodic review of Army Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)

• Documenting common knowledge for future team use into Atlassian Confluence tool

• Consistent review of literature and current practices to support business requirements and/or new industry technology

Required skills:

• Knowledge of COBOL server and compiler environments

• Knowledge of UNIX administration skills.

• Ability to communicate to external customers in a professional manner.

• Have a DOD Secret security clearance.

• CompTIA Security +

• 1-3 years of experience in COBOL server management

Desired skills:

• Strong communication skills to communicate systems proposals to management and customers and provide systems diagnoses and resolution for current systems

• Strong organization skills to prioritize work, maintain project schedules and manage tasks to ensure completion of projects within the established schedules

• Good interpersonal skills to interact with customers, senior level personnel, and team members

• Ability to work independently and as part of a global team

• Knowledge of the Cyber Command Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) processes and procedures.

• Bachelor Degree in technical field or related discipline or comparable experience in a previous job.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] or 844-463-6178. - provided by Dice