IT Tech Analyst

Conditions of Employment Required:
7+ years of experience with Mainframe programming with COBOL/CICS

5+ years of experience with IMS, VSAM, DB2, and JCL

Experience with Xpediter, FILEAID, and IBM Utilities

Experience in all areas of SDLC and interfacing directly with end-users

Good project management skills with the ability to provide quality business solutions within compressed time-lines and delivery dates

Solid analytical and problem resolution skills

Ability to provide 24/7 coverage and weekend implementations if required

Preferred:
Manufacturing and ERP systems background a plus

Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley financial controls compliance testing is a plus

Experience with Endevor

Knowledge of IBM WebSphere a plus

Knowledge of MQ Series a plus

Experience with FTP and interfacing with client server applications

Essential Functions Essential Functions:

• Provides analytical advice and direction for application and technology that impacts business operations.
• Develops data flow, formulas, methods supplying relative illustrative charts, tables, diagrams, and procedural statements.
• Develops and deploys appropriate Information Technology solutions.
• Recommends modifications of basic IT systems in order to improve and simplify business systems and reduce operating cost.
• Establishes and develops procedures for proper utilization of IT technology.
• Evaluates and modifies existing technology to take into account changes in business requirements or equipment configurations.
• Overnight travel to remote locations to assist in the implementation of technical solutions.
• Provide after-hour technical support as needed.
• Assist in training and mentoring new employees.
• Understands how applications and technologies impact the business.

Key Responsibilities:
This position may be assigned (but is not limited to) one of the following key information technology disciplines and/or services:

1.) Application Programming

2.) Software Support

3.) Database Administration

4.) PC Support

5.) LAN/WAN Support

6.) Help Desk

7.) Engineering Systems

8.) IT Security

9.) Business Systems (MSS, AMAPS or Order Management)

Qualifications Qualifications:

• 4 year University/College Degree or equivalent.
• 2+ years of related experience.
• Knowledge of commensurate technology for assigned area of responsibility.
• Strong interpersonal skills, relates well with all levels of the organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Project management ability.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to establish own priorities.
• Ability to adapt to changing roles and changing priorities.