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Global Business Solutions, Inc., established in 1995, offers customers a distinctive blend of information technology capabilities, education and training services, and information assurance solutions. Managed by a team of executive leaders experienced in the field of information technology and training services within the industry and government, GBSI prides itself on exceeding expectations. Our award-winning solutions give clients the support tools needed to successfully deliver in evolving environments with confidence.

The IT Specialist Application Programmer is responsible for the successful delivery of information engineering, requirement definition, software design and enhancements, development, scripting functions, and maintenance to include adherence with configuration management processes, and testing and evaluations process support. 

The successful candidate will assist with:

• Analysis of functional business/technical application design specs for functional activities;
• Preparation of technical documents;
• Troubleshooting;
• Other maintenance tasks related to the sustainment of production systems.

In addition, the IT Specialist Application Programmer will be required to:

• Perform technical analysis;
• Debug and fix interface issues;
• Assist with planning and coordination of all activities relating to requirements gathering, design, development, and implementation of client information systems and software applications.
  

    Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field preferred with two (2) years of related experience; but will accept six (6) years' direct experience with information system programming with no degree;
    At minimum, the candidate will be responsible for programming in Visual Basic.NET, C#, ASP.NET, ASP, JavaScript, Crystal Reports, Microsoft Reporting Services, Adobe LiveCycle, Microsoft SQL, and "mobile applications" for Android and/or iOS as well as web site maintenance using ASP/ASP.NET, and/or Microsoft Office SharePoint Services (MOSS);
    Must obtain and maintain certification(s) for IAT Level II (GSEC, Security+, or SSCP) in compliance with DoD Directive 8570.1-M.  Required to have IA certification category and level documented in the Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System;
    Familiarity with DoN and DoD IA Policy 8570.1-M is and willing to participate in IA awareness training;
    Ability to obtain and maintain required certification(s) for IAT Level II (GSEC, Security+, or SSCP) in compliance with DoD Directive 8570.1-M;
    Must be team-oriented and willing to work on a mixed team with Government and/or other Contractor employees to enhance or support maintenance tasks related to sustainment of production systems;
    Ability to pass and maintain a government background check;
    Knowledge of Command Integrated Recruiting Information Management Systems (CIRIMS) is a plus. 

GBSI is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to an individual's race, color, religion, creed, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, political affiliation or belief.  This equal opportunity applies to every area of employment at GBSI, including recruitment, hiring, training, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, and benefits. We continue to affirm our commitment to an inclusive workplace through Affirmative Action Plans that address employment opportunities for qualified women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce.

Our policies prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, creed, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, political affiliation or belief. It is important that employees and applicants trust that they can address a concern of discrimination or harassment without retribution. GBSI will not tolerate retaliation against an individual who reports, opposes, or participates in an investigation of discriminating or harassment that violates GBSI policies.

GBSI invites any employee or any applicant for employment to review GBSI's written Affirmative Action program, absent the data metrics required by 60-741.44(k).   The AAP is available for inspection upon request during the hours of 8:00am - 4:00pm Monday - Friday in the Human Resources department.  Any questions should be directed to Sheila D. Dyer, GBSI's EEO Administrator.
No part of this Position Description or of any other shall be construed as an employment contract.  Employment with GBSI is at will and constrained by both the laws of the State of Florida and those of the state wherein the employee performs services for the company.