Information Systems Specialist Job Description
Information systems specialist
provides z/OS operating system (parallel sysplex) support for CICS / DB2 mainframe (along with associated disaster recovery).
Information Systems Specialist Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Developing training methods and materials
Delivering introductory lectures and demonstrations on any new information systems
Developing and delivering departmental in-service training on the use of the new Eclipsys application(s)
Identifying the types of data required for the training database
Discussing workflow and policy and procedure changes related to the software implementation
Providing coaching to students during training sessions
Acting as a resource and problem solver during system activation
Responsible for creation of Functional Specification Document
Identify and develop systems enhancements and projects
Analyze and manage HCM related functional activities and business processes
Information Systems Specialist Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Information Systems Specialist
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CSA, SSCP, CE, CISSP, CCNA, IAT, GSEC, GICSP, CASP, II
Education for Information Systems Specialist
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the information systems specialist job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Education, Information Systems, Technical, Computer, Management, Electrical Engineering, Business, Technology
Skills for Information Systems Specialist
Desired skills for information systems specialist include:
CICS
DB2
Dumps
HCD
JES2
Operating system utilities
SDSF
SMPE
SMS
Traces
Desired experience for information systems specialist includes:
Develop HCM roadmap, blue printing process for implementation, system configuration, user acceptance testing, data mapping, uploads, patch application, software upgrade and customizing reports
Identify areas to create and ensure proper maintenance processes and procedures are documented
Train HR Users (new and existing) on processes and functionality of the systems and assist team with system-related questions and needs
Identify and document, records management and information dissemination based on regulatory laws, company policies and procedures
Provide direction and managing project work of lower level HRIS employees
Ensure personnel file content and maintenance meets compliance
Information Systems Specialist Examples
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Information Systems Specialist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of information systems specialist. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for information systems specialist
- Provide professional advice and guidance on information systems and database development processes and procedures to internal and external customers, using judgement and creativity to suggest the most appropriate course of action where appropriate, and ensuring complex and conceptual issues are understood
- Support information systems development and administration for individual projects, creating recommendation reports, supported by advances within information systems and database development
- Ensure that the provision of information systems and database development is delivered to the Centre, proactively changing the delivery according to customer requirements
- Create specific working groups from colleagues across the University to achieve Centre objectives
- Develop and deliver training within information systems and database development for trials
- Instruct and guide other employees across the University within information systems and database development in trials as required
- Ensure that work is undertaken and documented in a regulatory compliant way and be prepared for regular audits and inspections, contributing to the development of the Quality management system for the area of information systems and database development
- Collaborate with the 6 PhD program offices and central administration offices to help develop and maintain compelling web content
- Ensure all DMS websites are coordinated and effective, and make recommendations for improvement and enhancements
- Create new pages and sections of the website as appropriate
Qualifications for information systems specialist
- Knowledge of chemistry, blood bank, hematology and microbiology skills necessary to satisfy the State of California's description of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist
- Knowledge of regulatory issues, including State, Federal, AABB, C LIA and TJC
- Proficient knowledge in PCs and mainframe database issues
- Work closely with the Applications & Database Developer to develop and maintain Internal Sharepoint sites
- Assist in the maintenance of in house Filemaker databases by creating and updating reports and layouts based upon DMS staff feedback, and assisting staff in running reports as needed
- Assist in the data collection operations of DMS Admissions
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Information Systems Specialist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of information systems specialist. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for information systems specialist
- Provide first level technical support for all lines of business applications and assist HMS IT Service Reps with help desk related duties as needed
- Experience in managing Drupal or WordPress based web applications, in particular Social Networking and Web 2.0
- Experience working in a large-scale international organization
- Demonstrable ability to manage open source development teams dispersed globally
- P = points of the financial proposal being evaluated
- Z = price of the proposal
- Application Delivery - participants will have the opportunity to learn about our software delivery processes including the role of Software Developers, Business Systems Analysts, UI Designers and Project Managers
- Database Engineering -- participants will have the opportunity to learn about the role of our Database Engineers and Administrators
- Enterprise Performance Management -- Participants will have the opportunity to learn about Acuity Brand's Enterprise Performance Management and Business Intelligence systems
- Maintain the overall integrity and quality of the RIM system(s), including regular data improvement, enforcement of database business processes, business rules and other set up
Qualifications for information systems specialist
- Minimum 6 months experience in it financial systems (could be from internship)
- Understanding of financial processes and flows
- Experience in Oracle Finance Applications
- Experience in Concur T&E application
- Working knowledge in project management
- A Bachelor’s Degree and three (3) years or more of related experience or a Master’s Degree and one (1) year of related experience is required
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Information Systems Specialist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of information systems specialist. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for information systems specialist
- Provide support and training in the use of the applications, including specialized training in response to changing roles, business processes and RIM system(s) functionality
- Manage the relationship(s) with software vendors’ support team, escalating issues that require immediate resolution and advocating for fixes/patches to the applications when appropriate
- Develop and maintain reports and other available reporting tools
- Work with staff to gather report requirements and ensure proper testing/validation
- Setting up Usernames and Passwords
- Troubleshooting Email Issues in Active Directory
- Assisting with IT Problems
- Printers, Faxes, Phone/Email, MS Word, Office, and Exchange
- In conjunction with the Manager, Inpatient Pharmacy Services and Clinical Pharmacy Manager, continuously monitors and improves the quality of information systems within the department to help/improve workflow and optimize pharmaceutical care
- Collaborates with the Manager, Inpatient Pharmacy Services for cross coverage prompted by temporary increases in workload, PTO, vacations, leaves, and personal administrative time set aside for project completion
Qualifications for information systems specialist
- Prior experience in (AISSP) and within USTRANSCOM or similar government entity desirable
- Responsible to plan, manage and coordinate activities to ensure transformation goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters
- Verify effort require to support each upgrade and verification process to ensure man power estimates are reasonable and necessary
- Assign and supervise tasks and responsibilities among the transformation program team
- Communicate to all stake-holders the current year and 5 year objectives
- Obtain scheduling approval from all stake-holders by March before fiscal year project plans began
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Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for an information systems specialist. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for information systems specialist
- Conduct unit tests, functional tests, and integration tests according to unit test checklists, functional test plans, and integration test plans
- Analyze impact of changing configuration on other systems and/or interfaces
- Lead the technical design and implementation of an ISO and OHSAS standard based EHSQ information management system using Intelex Technologies' web-based application
- Ensure the information management system is designed for the diverse nature of the enterprise, is efficient, promotes continual improvement, supplies leading indicator metrics, supports current operations and provides for expanded global operations that are in compliance with the many legal and other requirements facing the company, ultimately growing profitability and stakeholder value
- Establish and maintain a trusted relationship with internal customers in order to help achieve function goals through the use of technology
- Manage the system development to support generation of EHSQ metrics that promote continual improvement
- Tests and evaluates all new versions of the Clinical Information Systems before implementation at beta sites
- Performs project management activities on small to medium sized projects that results in changing or re-engineering business processes
- Manage project and program efforts to insure timelines are maintained
- Applies advanced knowledge of Accounting Principles, Systems Development Methodology, and Data Administration to customer needs in a format that insures internal controls, audit trails, and reporting requirements will be maintained in an efficient and effective manner
Qualifications for information systems specialist
- Minimum Bachelors and 10 years of Mainframe transformation program experience
- 8 years ITIL Experience, working with multi-vendor technology teams, technical specialization Possess knowledge of various technologies in both mainframe and enterprise platforms
- Strong MS Office, specifically MS Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint skills required
- Bachelor’s Degree, or non-US equivalent
- Knowledge and experience using SAP GTS (Global Trade Services), preferred
- Industry or technical knowledge
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Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of information systems specialist. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for information systems specialist
- Lead an assigned team of architects, analysts and developers during the project life cycle
- Provide day-to-day leadership of an assigned application team of architects, analysts and developers
- Participate in Information Resource Planning, Tactical Planning and Infrastructure planning for the DMV Application Development team
- Ensures that documentation for operations is completed and accurate
- Trouble shoot problems and coordinate problem solving efforts with applications staff, other state agency staff and vendors
- Coordinates the implementation and documentation of the new system, requiring organized and timely contacts with the user, software staff and operations
- Configure PC/Mac
- Configure and troubleshoot printer, copier
- Maintain and support conference room equipment
- Write simple batch scripts to automate tasks
Qualifications for information systems specialist
- The ability to communicate effectively in English, both in person and via phone
- Prior HRIS system experience preferred (SAP HR, Cognos, Oracle HR, Discoverer, SuccessFactors, ) but not required
- Three (3) years of professional consultative, technical, or administrative experience which includes designing, constructing, or analyzing information systems
- Proficient in engineering software programs used to design, analyze engineering data and model or predict information to engineer a communication system or subsystem and drafting software such as AutoCAD, Visio
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Human Resources/Information Systems or equivalent
- PeopleSoft and Cognos experience strongly preferred