CICS Mainframe Systems Programmer
Core
Ensure stability, availability, performance, and continuous improvement of CICS services within the IBM Mainframe environment.
Role type
Senior IC Mainframe Systems Programmer (CICS)
Builds
Production CICS environments and critical engineering services
Domain
Mainframe infrastructure / Banking and Financial Services
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
CICS Transaction Server administration, SMP/E, z/OS, JCL, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, RACF, ACF2, Mainframe Sysplex, capacity planning, performance tuning, backup and recovery procedures, change management, incident resolution, root cause analysis
Preferred skills
CICS Transaction Server 4.2/5.3, OMEGAMON for CICS, High Availability and Disaster Recovery architectures, automation tooling, application connectivity and middleware, ITIL-based service management, mentoring
Technologies
CICS Transaction Server, SMP/E, z/OS, JCL, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, RACF, ACF2, OMEGAMON
Responsibilities
Install, configure, administer, maintain, and support CICS systems software; Create and manage CICS resource definitions and system configurations; Support and maintain production CICS environments including out-of-hours troubleshooting; Install, test, and implement new releases and maintenance updates; Provide Level 2 and Level 3 support for applications utilizing CICS services; Lead problem determination, root cause analysis, and recovery activities during critical incidents; Design and implement new technology solutions to improve service availability and performance; Monitor CICS performance and system resources; Develop, test, and maintain backup, recovery, and business continuity procedures; Administer user access controls and support security implementations using RACF and ACF2; Perform capacity planning and performance tuning activities; Ensure data security, recovery, and compliance requirements are met; Support change management, release management, and implementation activities; Create and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and operational standards
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC