Systems Monitoring Analyst

We are looking for a Systems Monitoring Analyst in IL, details:

Under minimal supervision, monitors, records, and reports irregularities within the Mainframe and Distributed computer system environment

ROLE: SYSTEMS MONITORING ANALYST

LOCATION: BLOOMINGTON, IL

START: 2 WEEKS

DURATION: 6 MONTHS

Monitors production operations.

- Monitors production batch schedules and work with the Processing Management Analysts to ensure batch cycles and online tasks are scheduled to process in the proper sequence and timeframe.
- Uses proper procedures to bring up online system tasks such as; CICS, Production Files, etc.
- Monitors Computer Room physical security systems/environmental equipment and responds in a timely manner to any situation that may disrupt vital services or critical corporate information.
- Identifies and resolves computer operations problems.
- Monitors, records, and reports irregularities in system software, business applications, system hardware, and system alerts for both Mainframe and Distributed System environments to designated 2nd level support staff.
- Assists application and system programmers, technical and vendor support staff with problem determination and resolution.
- Under direct supervision, corrects basic JCL errors as directed by Application & System programmers.
- Under direct supervision, performs Mainframe system functions such as IPL's and shutdown of equipment in emergency situations.
- Assists with training and projects.
- Assists with training new Computer Operations personnel.
- Assists the Computer Operations Management team with special projects and represent the department as a member on Divisional/Corporate committees.
- As needed may be assigned to assist the Infrastructure Support Analyst with connectivity testing and installation of structured wiring equipment according to best practices.
- Under direct supervision, prepares equipment cabinets, racks, and cable managers for installation of communication cabling, computer equipment, and fiber optic networks.
- Assists with performing network structured wiring installations, upgrades, and fixes.
- Performs other related work as required or requested.

Please send in your updated resume in Word format along with rate expected/hour, contact and availability details.