Mainframe CICS System Programmer

Kyndryl; Chennai; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyndryl is seeking a seasoned System Administrator with deep Mainframe CICS expertise to support clients across India. You will manage CICS environments, coordinate with teams, and ensure security compliance while driving modernization efforts.

Join a hybrid-friendly, diverse team where your problem-solving skills help deliver reliable, scalable mainframe services across multiple industries. Remote collaboration and on-call rotation are part of the role.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on experience in Mainframe CICS System Programming or CICS infrastructure support.
• Strong knowledge of IBM CICS Transaction Server, regions, configuration, administration and troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting CICS production environments including incident resolution and planned changes.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain CICS environments.
• Manage CICSplex infrastructure and transaction processing environments.
• Troubleshoot availability, performance, and DR readiness.

Skills

CICS System Programming

CICS Transaction Server

Disaster Recovery

Incident Response

On-call Support

Education

Bachelor's in CS/Engineering

Tools

SMP/E

PTF maintenance

IBM OMEGAMON for CICS

CICSplex SM

Job description

Partially Remote

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Full time

R-70560

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world’s leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people—Kyndryls—that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.

The Role

As a System Administrator at Kyndryl, you’ll solve complex problems and identify potential future issues across the spectrum of platforms and services. You’ll be at the forefront of new technology and modernization, working with some of our biggest clients – which means some of the biggest in the world.

Your Role

There’s never a typical day as a System Administrator at Kyndryl, because no two projects are alike. You’ll be managing systems data for clients and providing day-to-day solutions and security compliance. You’ll oversee a queue of assignments and work directly with technicians, prioritizing tickets to deliver the best solutions to our clients.

What You Will Do

• Install, configure, and maintain CICS environments.
• Manage CICSplex infrastructure.
• Support transaction processing environments.
• Troubleshoot availability and performance issues.
• Support upgrades and migrations.
• Ensure resiliency and disaster recovery readiness.
• Integrate CICS with DB2, MQ, RACF, and z/OS services.

One of the benefits of Kyndryl is that we work with clients in a variety of industries, from banking to retail. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here. You’ll also get the chance to share your expertise by recommending modernization options, identifying new business opportunities, and cultivating relationships with other teams and stakeholders. Does the work get challenging at times? Yes! But you’ll collaborate with a diverse group of talented people and gain invaluable management and organizational skills, which will come in handy as you move forward in your career.

Your Future at Kyndryl

Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career, from Junior System Administrator to Architect. We have opportunities for Cloud Hyperscalers that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. One of the benefits of Kyndryl is that we work with clients in a variety of industries, from banking to retail. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.

Who You Are

You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise:

• 6+ years of relevant hands-on experience in Mainframe CICS System Programming or CICS infrastructure support.
• Good working knowledge of IBM CICS Transaction Server, including CICS regions, system configuration, administration, monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting CICS production environments, including incident resolution, service requests, planned changes, and system maintenance activities.
• Working knowledge of CICS installation, maintenance, upgrades, or migration activities.
• Experience or exposure to CICS-related IBM and third-party products and monitoring tools such as IBM OMEGAMON for CICS, BMC MainView, ASG TMON/CICS, CICS Performance Analyzer, Abend-AID, Xpediter/CICS, InterTest, SymDump, or similar products.
• Understanding of CICS integration with technologies such as IBM MQ, Db2, VSAM, and other Mainframe application components.
• Ability and willingness to participate in rotational on-call support, planned maintenance activities, and Disaster Recovery exercises as required.

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• Exposure to CICS Web Services, API enablement, Java integration, or other CICS modernization technologies.
• Experience supporting CICS maintenance using SMP/E and applying IBM PTFs, APAR fixes, or related maintenance.
• Exposure to CICSplex System Manager, CICSPlex SM, Workload Management, or multi-region CICS environments.
• Experience with CICS performance analysis, workload balancing, capacity monitoring, or tuning activities.
• Ability to contribute effectively to projects, upgrades, migrations, maintenance activities, and continuous improvement initiatives as part of a broader technical team.

Being You

The “Kyn” in Kyndryl means kinship, which represents the strong bonds we have with each other, our customers and our communities. We focus on ensuring all Kyndryls feel included and we welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We believe in growth, and we’re excited to see what you can bring. At Kyndryl, employee feedback has told us that our number one driver of employee engagement is belonging. That sense of belonging – being a valued, respected, trusted member of the team – is fundamental to our culture and fueling great experiences for our customers. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you the ability to thrive and contribute to our culture of empathy and shared success. That’s The Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

Your career with us isn’t just a job—it’s an adventure with purpose. We offer a dynamic, hybrid-friendly culture that supports your well-being and empowers you to grow. Our Be Well programs are thoughtfully designed to support your financial, mental, physical, and social health—because we know that when you feel your best, you do your best.

From your very first day, you’ll dive into impactful work that powers the systems our customers rely on every day. You won’t just contribute—you’ll make a difference, tackling meaningful projects that sharpen your skills and fuel your growth.

We’re here to champion your journey. With powerful tools to chart your career path, personalized development goals aligned with your ambitions, and continuous feedback to keep you inspired and on track, you’ll have everything you need to thrive and evolve. You’ll develop in-demand skills to grow your career and achieve your ambitions with access to cutting-edge learning opportunities—from certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon to coaching and hands-on experiences. And through it all, you’ll be part of a culture that values empathy, restless learning, and a devotion to shared success.

We want you to thrive here—and we’re committed to helping you do just that. Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape what’s next.

Kyndryl is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. Kyndryl is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.