Mainframe CICS Admin

Purview Services; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Part time

Job summary

Purview Services is seeking an experienced Mainframe Systems Administrator to maintain high availability and performance of core mainframe platforms. The role emphasizes CICS transaction processing, z/OS and z/VSE expertise, and close collaboration with development teams to implement new applications.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in mainframe administration, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate complex technical information within a team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mainframe systems administration.
• Strong knowledge of mainframe OS including z/OS and z/VSE.
• Experience with CICS transaction processing and app development.
• Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information within a team.
• Familiarity with industry standards and best practices for mainframe administration.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mainframe system administration

CICS transaction processing

Strong communication

Problem solving

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.