Mainframe CICS Admin

Purview Services; Faridabad District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Purview Services in India seeks an experienced Mainframe Systems Administrator to maintain and optimize our critical mainframe environment. You will manage z/OS and z/VSE, ensure high availability, troubleshoot CICS transactions, and collaborate with development teams to deploy updates.

A strong problem-solving mindset and excellent communication are essential in a collaborative team setting. Training and supporting junior staff is also part of the role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mainframe systems administration experience, preferably with CICS.
• Strong knowledge of mainframe operating systems, including z/OS and z/VSE.
• Experience with CICS transaction processing and application development.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain mainframe systems for high availability and performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve CICS-related issues.
• Collaborate with development teams for integration of new applications and changes.
• Develop procedures for system maintenance, backups, and recovery.
• Monitor system logs and perform regular security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
• Provide technical support and training to junior team members.

Skills

Mainframe administration

CICS transactions

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Tools

CICS

z/OS

z/VSE

Job description

Roles and Responsibility

• Manage and maintain mainframe systems, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to CICS transactions and applications.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration of new applications and changes.
• Develop and implement procedures for system maintenance, backups, and recovery.
• Monitor system logs and perform regular security audits to identify potential vulnerabilities.
• Provide technical support and training to junior team members.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in mainframe systems administration, preferably with CICS.
• Strong knowledge of mainframe operating systems, including z/OS and z/VSE.
• Experience with CICS transaction processing and application development.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate complex technical information.
• Familiarity with industry standards and best practices for mainframe systems administration.