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Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Mainframe CICS Systems Programmer to support, maintain, and optimize CICS services within an IBM mainframe environment. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in CICS administration, troubleshooting, performance management, and software upgrades. This role involves overseeing deployment, configuration, and ongoing maintenance while ensuring high availability and performance.
Key Responsibilities
* CICS System Administration & Support:
o Install, configure, and maintain CICS systems software.
o Provide 2nd and 3rd level support for CICS applications.
o Monitor and manage CICS performance, ensuring fast response times for front-end users.
o Support and maintain CICS production, including out-of-hours troubleshooting.
* Software Installation & Upgrades:
o Install and test new versions of CICS Transaction Server (4.2 and/or 5.3).
o Manage SMP/E maintenance and updates for CICS software components.
* Security & Access Management:
o Define and maintain user access and security policies.
o Administer ACF2 and RACF security protocols for CICS environments.
* Performance & Incident Management:
o Proactively identify and resolve CICS performance issues using Omegamon/CICS.
o Lead and direct problem investigation and recovery in complex system failures.
* Backup, Recovery, & Data Security:
o Develop, manage, and test backup and recovery plans.
o Ensure data security and archiving procedures function correctly.
o Provide disaster recovery control to ensure data is retrievable in emergencies.
Required Skills & Experience
* Proven experience as a CICS Systems Programmer or Technical Specialist.
* Strong knowledge of the following technologies:
o CICS Transaction Server (4.2 and/or 5.3)
o SMP/E package management
o Omegamon/CICS for performance monitoring
o ACF2 & RACF security administration
o Mainframe Sysplex environment experience (preferred)
* Strong problem-solving abilities, capable of making critical decisions in complex, high-pressure scenarios.
* Flexible and adaptable management style, with a track record of mentoring and developing team members.
Why Join?
* Work on critical CICS infrastructure in a high-performance IBM mainframe environment.
* Gain exposure to large-scale transaction processing systems.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency, security, and performance improvements.
If you are a CICS expert with a passion for mainframe infrastructure, performance tuning, and troubleshooting, we’d love to hear from you!
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
IT System Data Services
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