Mainframe Software Developer 2 (Mainframe WebSphere and Associated Support S/W)

Founded in 2003, IT Concepts’ core values – customer-centricity, teamwork, driven to deliver, innovation, and integrity – ensure we work together to be the best, realize objectives, and make a positive impact in our communities. We intentionally created and sustain our ITC culture that embraces change, experimentation, continuous learning, and improvement. We bring our design thinking problem-solving approach that challenges assumptions, prioritizes curiosity, and invites complexity to deliver innovative, efficient, and effective solutions. As we continue to grow in the support of our government customers, we are looking for driven and innovative individuals to join our team.

IT Concepts is seeking a Mainframe Software Developer 2 (Mainframe WebSphere and Associated Support Software) who will support several projects at a federal agency. The position is located in Woodlawn, MD. The qualified candidate should have strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with sharp attention to detail.

Duties and responsibilities

• Analyze requirements for WebSphere Application Servers installation and implementation.
• Develop detailed procedure documents for installation, maintenance, and testing of various software and hardware infrastructure.
• Install, test, and maintain WebSphere Application Server (WAS) system software.
• Meet with fellow SSA management and staffs to develop requirements for the installation and implementation of WebSphere Application Servers.
• Manage systems software throughout SSA’s Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Coordinate software changes with the Office of Systems Operations and Hardware Engineering (OSOHE) inter component, cross-component and SSA business partners.
• Create new WAS regions for Integration, Training, Acceptance, and Production life cycles.
• Upon Task Manager approval, complete appropriate change management documentation such as specific forms and SSA Change Asset and Problem Reporting System (CAPRS).
• Update appropriate WAS configuration documentation to reflect changes to the architecture.
• Communicate and work with application developers and software testers to ensure all WAS resources are identified and defined appropriately.
• Customize Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) monitoring software to monitor the
• WAS production environment for problems. 
• Inform SSA Management and Staff of problems and subsequent resolutions.
• Inform specified SSA personnel by phone and email of problems and subsequent resolutions. SSA personnel will be specified by the task manager.
• Monitor WAS performance on z/OS and Liberty on Z platforms.  Acquire performance metrics, analyze data, and implement tuning changes as needed.
• Collaborate with the Division of Systems Performance and Service-level Management (DSPSM) to implement DSPSM-prescribed WAS performance tuning changes.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree and 10+ years of related experience.
• Experience with WAS System Software
• Experience with Life Cycle DB management
• Experience with installing, testing, and maintaining WAS system software
• Experience working with management documentation such as CAPRS.
• Experience working with COTS monitoring systems.

Benefits

The Company

We believe in generating success collaboratively, enabling long-term mission success, and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner, let’s solve challenges, think innovatively, and maximize impact. As a valued member of our ITC community, you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths, all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork, dedication, and excellence.

We hold three ISO certifications (27001:2013, 20000-1:2011, 9001:2015) and two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC).

Industry Recognition

Growth | Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Private Companies, DC Metro List Fastest Growing; Washington Business Journal: Fastest Growing Companies, Top Performing Small Technology Companies in Greater D.C.

Culture | Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 Honoree; Virginia Best Place to Work; Washington Business Journal: Best Places to Work, Corporate Diversity Index Winner – Mid-Size Companies, Companies Owned by People of Color; Department of Labor’s HireVets for our work helping veterans transition; SECAF Award of Excellence finalist; Victory Military Friendly Brand; Virginia Values Veterans (V3); Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Corporate Breath Award

Benefits

We offer great benefits – Competitive Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Id