CICS Mainframe Systems Engineer | High Availability

NTT DATA, Inc.; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

NTT DATA in Madrid is seeking a CICS Mainframe Systems Programmer to ensure stability, availability, and performance of CICS services within the IBM Mainframe environment.

The role involves system programming, infrastructure support, technical analysis, deployment planning, and ongoing operational support, including out-of-hours incident resolution and collaboration with development teams to deliver robust solutions.

Formación

• Several years of experience in Mainframe Systems Programming with specialization in CICS (administration and support).
• Proven experience supporting large-scale, mission-critical CICS environments.
• Experience in installation, customization, upgrade, maintenance, and troubleshooting of CICS Transaction Server.
• Exposure to Mainframe Sysplex environments and high availability configurations.
• Strong hands-on experience with CICS Transaction Server, SMP/E, z/OS, JCL, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, RACF.
• Experience installing, upgrading, configuring, and troubleshooting CICS environments.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex system and application issues.
• Experience supporting production-critical systems with stringent availability requirements.
• Strong understanding of system performance management and capacity planning.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within global teams.

Responsabilidades

• 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 and incident resolution.
• Install, test, and implement new releases, maintenance updates, and enhancements for CICS Transaction Server.
• Provide Level 2 and Level 3 support for applications utilizing CICS services.
• Work closely with application development and support teams to resolve complex technical issues.
• Lead problem determination, root cause analysis, and recovery activities during critical incidents.
• Design and implement new technology solutions to improve service availability, performance, and operational efficiency.
• Monitor CICS performance and system resources to ensure optimal response times and service levels.
• 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 for CICS environments.
• 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.

Conocimientos

CICS Administration

Mainframe Systems Programming

JCL

TSO/ISPF

RACF

SMP/E

z/OS

Herramientas

CICS Transaction Server

SMP/E

Omegamon/CICS

ACF2

RACF

Descripción del empleo

NTT DATA in Madrid is seeking a CICS Mainframe Systems Programmer to ensure stability, availability, and performance of CICS services within the IBM Mainframe environment.

The role involves system programming, infrastructure support, technical analysis, deployment planning, and ongoing operational support, including out-of-hours incident resolution and collaboration with development teams to deliver robust solutions.