Systems Programmer II (Hybrid) #24-00412

DPP is seeking a Systems Programmer for an opportunity in Columbia, SC. Candidates must be eligible to earn a low-level US security clearance.

Work arrangement:

• Hybrid, on-site Thursday
• W2 position; 12 months
• Must be eligible to earn a low-level US security clearance, which requires a thorough background search and US citizenship.

Summary:

• Cross Platform tools is a team that specializes in the full lifecycle of supported tools to include road-mapping ownership, implementation, operational support, and compliance remediation.
• The specific products supported by Cross Platform Tools typically span across various lines of business and have been identified as being implemented across multiple computing platforms which include various operating systems installed on both servers and workstations.
• A typical day in on the team could consist of troubleshooting an issue identified by a customer, working with a vendor to ensure best practices are occurring, evaluating a new version or enhancement to one of the client’s tools, or remediating an issue identified on an endpoint that reports into one of the client’s tools.
• The client’s customers typically consist of other IT professionals; however, the team does assist non-technical “end users” as well when needed.
• Overall, it is a close-knit team of professionals that try to take every opportunity to knowledge share with one another and empower the business through outstanding communication, implementation, and support of the client’s business-critical tools.
• The client’s tools span from certificate management, end point protection such as antivirus and whitelisting, patching, inventory, and identification of phi and phi.

Top skills:

• Windows operating admin experience Server administration Vendor management, operational health
• Preferred: RedHat admin experience

Minimum required work experience:

• 4 Years IT experience including varied programming experience.

Job/class description:

• Write or debug programs to maintain and control computer systems software, such as operating systems, networked systems, and database systems. Provide technical and disaster recovery support for systems software.
• Research and analyze systems software problems and implement workable solutions or escalate as appropriate.
• Install, test, and maintain systems software including installing updates, upgrades, and patches, initiating tests of system programs and observing results to detect errors or work stoppage, and modifying code to correct errors.
• Assist in internal and external audits being performed across multiple lines of business for multiple platforms.
• Participate in planning and execution of disaster recovery procedures.
• Cross train in all areas of systems programming in order to efficiently perform on-call rotation.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Server Administration
• Strong analytical and logical thinking skills.
• Comprehension of advanced data storage techniques, basic database philosophy, database management, and advanced programming techniques.
• Understand the requirements for maintaining production systems and the effect of systems changes.
• Solid understanding of currently utilized programming productivity tools and their use.
• Solid understanding of quality assurance and implementation strategies of systems software.
• Able to acquire knowledge of programming languages and tools used in the department.
• Able to analyze software specifications for completeness and compatibility with operation systems.
• Standard office equipment.
• Willingness to work across teams, talk to project management and participate in light on call cycle.

Work environment:

• Fast paced, multi-platformed environment which may require action and response 24X7 to support the technical business needs of the customer.

Required education/equivalencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other job-related degree;
• OR, Associate’s degree in CS, IT, or other job-related degree plus 2 years of work-related experience;
• OR, 4 years job-related work experience (total 8 years without a degree)

Interested? Learn more:
Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Tyler at [email protected] to learn more about this position (#24-00412).

DPP offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. Call today to learn more about working with DPP.

US Citizen: This role requires the ability to obtain a low-level US security clearance, which requires a thorough background search and US citizenship. Residency requirements may apply. EOE/AA/V/D