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OST INC

Sr COBOL Programmer

New Orleans, LA · Remote

$88K/yr

Working with partitioned data sets, file utilities, and a source code library such as Librarian (or equivalent experience using ROSCOE). * Data Analysis: Experience performing statistical analysis ...

OST, Inc.

Sr COBOL Programmer

New Orleans, LA · On-site

$88K/yr

Working with partitioned data sets, file utilities, and a source code library such as Librarian (or equivalent experience using ROSCOE). * Data Analysis: Experience performing statistical analysis ...

Intralox

Integrated Systems Architect

New Orleans, LA · On-site

$233K/yr

... libraries for Intralox and third-party technologies and solutions • Manage third-party solution libraries • Stay current with industry trends and technologies • Continuously improve Systems ...

Republic Finance

Project Coordinator

Ponchatoula, LA · Hybrid

Access to LinkedIn Learning's library of 10,000+ professional development courses * Employee of the Month Program * Philanthropic support for multiple charities including an annual drive for St. Jude ...

Danaher

Software Automation Internships

Kenner, LA · On-site

As an Automation Engineering Intern at Cytiva (a Danaher company), you would help improve our DeltaV automation library used in cutting-edge bioprocessing technologies. This potential opportunity ...

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To thrive as a Librarian, you typically need a Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS or MLIS), strong research skills, and organizational abilities. Familiarity with library management systems, digital archives, and cataloguing tools like MARC or Dewey Decimal Classification is essential. Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills help librarians engage diverse patrons and collaborate with colleagues. These competencies ensure effective resource management, support lifelong learning, and enhance community access to information.

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Sr COBOL Programmer

OST INC

New Orleans, LA • Remote

$88K/yr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Optimal Solutions & Technologies (OST, Inc.) is focused on excellence. We specialize in providing Management Consulting, Information Technology, and Research Development and Engineering services.

The fundamental distinction of the OST team is its business knowledge in both the public and private sectors. We serve the aerospace & transportation, association & nonprofit, defense, education, energy, financial, healthcare, and technology & telecommunications industries. OST is successful because we listen to our clients, we learn from our clients, and we know our clients.

Sr. COBOL Programmer (Remote)

Description of specific duties in a typical workday for this position:

Daily activities include:

  • Analyzing change requests, then coding and testing in a COBOL/Db2/Mainframe environment.
  • Supporting batch processes that apply Navy Personnel data from multiple sources to the NPDB.
  • Performing data cleansing on database tables.

Occasional activities include:

  • Researching and resolving data capture issues.
  • Preparing Interface Control Agreements (ICAs).
  • Reviewing security controls in support of the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
  • Performing tasks to maintain a Configuration Management (CM) baseline.

Requirements (Years of experience, Education, Certifications):

  • COBOL – 5 years: Writing, testing, and documenting code, including data analysis and VSAM file processing. Experience with large systems that process multiple files supporting many customers.
  • Db2 SQL – 5 years: Writing, testing, and documenting SQL.
  • JCL (z/OS) – 5 years: Writing and documenting JCL, including conditional JCL, utilities (SORT, Compare, IDCAMS, IEB), generation data groups (GDGs), and manipulation of tape and disk files.
  • TSO/ISPF – 2 years: Working with partitioned data sets, file utilities, and a source code library such as Librarian (or equivalent experience using ROSCOE).
  • Data Analysis: Experience performing statistical analysis and investigating data anomalies using COBOL, SQL, VSAM, and z/OS JCL to identify trends and patterns.
  • Microsoft Office – 2 years: Proficiency with MS Word and Excel for data analysis, documentation, and status reporting (MS Access experience preferred).

Additional Requirements:

  • Strong ability to work directly with customers to identify and troubleshoot issues.
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality solutions.
  • Must be eligible to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen with no felony convictions or other disqualifying factors.

Education:

  • High school diploma or GED required.

Nice to Have (skills that are not required, but nice to have):

  • Experience with mainframe utilities such as File Master.
  • Knowledge of Easytrieve-Plus, CICS, and ROSCOE Program Facility.
  • Familiarity with Db2 utilities and basic database administration.
  • Understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Configuration Management principles.
  • Experience with Serena Dimensions CM (change management tool).
  • Familiarity with Navy Personnel data or similar defense personnel systems.

This is a full-time position paying a base salary of $88,000, full benefits, and has possible bonus potential based on merit and performance. To be considered for this position, please apply online with a resume.

OST is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, religion, gender, native origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.