Systems Engineer Location Columbia, MD Job Code 2216 # of Openings 1 Apply Now (https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg02/ats/careers/v2/applyRequisition?org=DCCAMD&cws=39&rid=2216) DCCA is a veteran-owned IT business specializing in providing innovative solutions to a variety of government agencies and commercial enterprises since 1982. DCCA is proud to offer career growth opportunities and a competitive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website at: www.dcca.com Systems Engineer DCCA is looking for experienced Mainframe Systems Engineers to create and maintain multiple test environments to support integrated testing of large legacy systems + Provide operational support for Mainframe test environments to meet the regression and new release testing requirements + Maintain CICS region PCT, FCT, and other load libraries required to run the applicable online system + Maintain all libraries required to initiate and complete batch cycles + Execute any utilities/programs that may be required to facilitate validation processes such as data extractions and file maintenance + Maintain files and libraries including test files, JCL libraries, parameter libraries, load libraries and other files. + Experience with Validate, a date simulation tool, to complete future-dated testing of CMS program mandates. + Support regression testing as required to facilitate file comparisons and validation + Support maintainer testing by building all necessary data as required for executing online tests and batch run cycles; support all grab-and-load operations in which specific beneficiaries and history data is migrated to the test environment(s) + Provide support and interconnectivity as required to complete query and response file data exchanges between the appropriate systems and test environments. + Establish and maintain data baselines, including history and beneficiary data, coordinated with the maintainer data baselines, as required to complete fully integrated run cycles. + Support testers in establishing specific beneficiaries with the required data to complete the testing of CRs with specific beneficiary requirements on an as needed basis. + Install all system software releases timely and accurately (same day as received) + Perform configuration management of the software by taking the CICS regions down and bringing the CICS regions up + Allocating/de-allocating files from the online CICS regions + Restoring VSAM files, databases, and other files as required to retest or re-execute run cycles; Completing daily back-ups of all testing environments + Set up data exchanges between the test environments and other CMS partner applications COVID Safety Requirements DCCA is committed to the safety of our workforce and customers, adhering to COVID-19 Safety Protocols as required by the company, our customers and the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force. Some customer facilities require all employees to provide proof of vaccination status as a condition of employment, subject to approved medical or religious accommodations. Mask wearing and frequent COVID testing/attestation may also be required. DCCA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.