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Nomad GCS

Industrial Engineer III

Columbia Falls, MT · On-site

$82K - $114K/yr

Nomad GCS does not support the H1B Visa for this position. Position: Industrial Engineer III ... Data analysis (Excel required, others encouraged). * Production economics and cost analysis.

Nomad GCS

Electrical Technician

Columbia Falls, MT · On-site

$25 - $29/hr

Nomad GCS does not support the H1B Visa for this position. Position: Electrical Technician Division ... Data Sheets (SDS) required. * Mandatory wearing of OSHA-approved safety eyewear and closed-toed ...

Nomad GCS

Electrical Technician

Columbia Falls, MT · On-site

Nomad GCS does not support the H1B Visa for this position. Position: Electrical Technician Division ... Data Sheets (SDS) required. * Mandatory wearing of OSHA-approved safety eyewear and closed-toed ...

Nomad GCS

Assembly Technician

Columbia Falls, MT · On-site

Nomad GCS does not support the H1B Visa for this position. Position: Assembly Technician Division ... Data Sheets (SDS) required. * Mandatory wearing of OSHA-approved safety eyewear and closed-toed ...

Nomad Marketing

Marketing Operations Analyst

New York, NY · On-site

$62K - $65K/yr

Who We Are Nomad is a boutique marketing operations agency located in New York City, specializing ... Learn database governance including cleaning data, understanding buyer personas and building ...

Nomad GCS

Welder / Fabricator

Columbia Falls, MT · On-site

$23 - $29/hr

Good math skills with an understanding of numerical data and taking accurate measurements. * Must have good communication, organizational, and time management skills. Nomad GCS is an equal ...

Nomad Marketing

Marketing Operations Analyst

New York, NY · On-site

$62K - $65K/yr

Who We Are Nomad is a boutique marketing operations agency located in New York City, specializing ... Learn database governance including cleaning data, understanding buyer personas and building ...

Nomad GCS

Assembly Technician

Columbia Falls, MT · On-site

$23 - $27/hr

Nomad GCS does not support the H1B Visa for this position. Position: Assembly Technician Division ... Data Sheets (SDS) required. * Mandatory wearing of OSHA-approved safety eyewear and closed-toed ...

Nomad GCS

Welder / Fabricator

Columbia Falls, MT · On-site

Good math skills with an understanding of numerical data and taking accurate measurements. * Must have good communication, organizational, and time management skills. Nomad GCS is an equal ...

Nomad GCS

Quality Assurance Inspector

Columbia Falls, MT · On-site

$26 - $32/hr

Nomad GCS does not support the H1B Visa for this position. Position: Quality Assurance Inspector ... Data Sheets (SDS) required. Safety glasses and closed-toed shoes are mandatory when on the ...

Nomad GCS

Welder

Libby, MT · On-site

$21 - $27/hr

Good math skills with an understanding of numerical data and taking accurate measurements. * Must have good communication, organizational, and time management skills. Nomad GCS is an equal ...

Nomad GCS

Paint Helper

Libby, MT · On-site

$19.50 - $21.50/hr

Nomad GCS does not support the H1B Visa for this position. Position: Paint Helper Division ... Data Sheets (SDS) required. * Mandatory wearing of OSHA-approved safety eyewear and closed-toed ...

Nomad GCS

Paint Helper

Libby, MT · On-site

Nomad GCS does not support the H1B Visa for this position. Position: Paint Helper Division ... Data Sheets (SDS) required. * Mandatory wearing of OSHA-approved safety eyewear and closed-toed ...

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A Data Nomad is a professional who works remotely to collect, analyze, and manage data across various industries. They leverage digital tools and cloud-based platforms to perform data-related tasks without being tied to a fixed office location. Common roles include data analysis, consulting, visualization, and database management. This flexibility allows them to travel while working or collaborate with multiple organizations on a freelance basis.

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Mainframe System Administrator (NOMAD) - Senior

Alert IT Solutions

Springfield, IL • Hybrid

$85K - $115K/yr

Other

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Job Description: Mainframe System Administrator (NOMAD)Position Title

Mainframe System Administrator (NOMAD) – Senior

Location

Hybrid – Springfield, IL
(2 days onsite, 3 days remote; subject to CIO approval)

Duration

Long-term contract (3 years)

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Mainframe System Administrator with strong NOMAD expertise to support critical Department of Transportation applications. This role will focus on maintaining, enhancing, and preparing legacy NOMAD systems for future migration to a statewide ERP platform.

The ideal candidate will possess deep technical knowledge of NOMAD environments, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to operate independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop in-depth knowledge of NOMAD-based applications, including:

    • Human Resources Information (HRI)
    • Time Keeping System (TKS)
    • Human Resources Datamart (HRD)

  • Analyze, maintain, and enhance application functionality:

    • Perform system enhancements and code modifications
    • Provide ongoing maintenance and production support

  • Troubleshoot and resolve:

    • Application defects and incidents
    • Data and performance issues

  • Work independently on:

    • Development requests
    • Service requests
    • Incident resolution

  • Generate and manage:

    • Reports
    • Data extracts for operational and modernization needs

  • Support ERP migration readiness:

    • Participate in modernization planning discussions
    • Assist in system transition and decommissioning strategies

  • Perform knowledge transfer activities:

    • Document system architecture, dependencies, and processes
    • Train and collaborate with internal IT staff
Required QualificationsEducation
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, Mathematics, Accounting, or related field
    OR
  • Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Experience

  • Minimum 3+ years of recent experience with:

    • NOMAD applications
    • NOMAD programming
    • NOMAD databases
    • NOMAD online screens and user interfaces
    • Time series arrays and date/time functions
    • NOMAD reporting tools

  • Minimum 2+ years of experience:

    • IBM VM environment

  • Minimum 1+ year of experience:

    • File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Required Skills

  • Strong knowledge of:

    • Mainframe systems and NOMAD environments
    • Legacy system support and modernization practices

  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

  • Ability to:

    • Work independently with minimal supervision
    • Manage multiple priorities and deliverables

  • Strong communication skills:

    • Written and verbal
    • Stakeholder engagement
Preferred Skills
  • Experience supporting HR and payroll systems
  • Experience in public sector or government environments
  • Exposure to ERP migration or system modernization initiatives
Work Schedule
  • 40 hours per week
  • Standard hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM CST
Additional Requirements
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States
  • Ability to adapt to changing operational needs and priorities

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