Mainframe CICS System Programming SME

Jobtailor

Bengaluru

On-site

INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor in Bengaluru, India seeks an experienced CICS System Programmer to install, upgrade, and support CICS TS and related ISV products. You will troubleshoot complex issues and drive modernization initiatives for major clients.

The role requires 8+ years of CICS experience, strong security administration, disaster recovery planning, and the ability to work independently or in a team with excellent communication.

Qualifications

8+ years of experience in CICS system programming.
Hands-on with CICS TS and related ISV products.
Knowledge of z/OS, Unix System Services, SMP/E, REXX, Java, VSAM.

Responsibilities

Solve complex problems across platforms and services.
Manage systems data, security compliance, and day-to-day support.
Oversee assignment queues and coordinate with technicans to prioritize tickets.
Provide on-call support for CICS and related ISV products.
Assist in disaster recovery planning and tests.

Skills

CICS System Programming

CICS Transaction Server

Performance Tuning

Security Administration

Disaster Recovery Planning

RACF

ACF2

Top Secret

DB2 Connectivity

MQ Integration

Tools

Omegamon for CICS

BMC MainView

IBM CICS Performance Analyzer

Z/OS

Unix System Services

SMP/E

REXX

Java

VSAM

Job description

Solve complex problems and identify potential future issues across platforms and services
Work on technology and modernization initiatives for major clients
Manage systems data and provide day-to-day solutions and security compliance
Oversee assignment queues and work directly with technicians to prioritize tickets
Recommend modernization options, identify new business opportunities, and cultivate stakeholder relationships
Provide technical support for planning, coordinating, installing, implementing, and testing CICS and related ISV product releases, upgrades, and changes
Install, upgrade, and migrate CICS Transaction Servers
Install, upgrade, and support IBM and ISV-related products
Provide primary on-call support for CICS and associated ISV products
Perform problem determination and resolution within expected timeframes
Diagnose CICS system and related product issues and conduct root cause analysis
Participate in disaster recovery planning and scheduled tests

Requirements

Engineer with 8+ years of experience in CICS system programming
Experience in CICS Transaction Server and related ISV products
Basic knowledge of z/OS, Unix System Services, SMP/E, REXX, Java, VSAM, and third-party products
Capable of upgrading, installing, and supporting IBM and ISV-related products
Proficient in P2V, V2V, and P2P migrations
Experience with performance tuning and workload balancing in CICS
Familiarity with CICS monitoring tools, including Omegamon for CICS, BMC MainView, and IBM CICS Performance Analyzer
Knowledge of CICS Web Services, MQ integration, and DB2 connectivity
Experience with RACF, ACF2, or Top Secret security administration for CICS
Process-driven management of technical operations and support
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to follow projects through to completion and contribute to complex projects
Ability to develop, document, and maintain procedures for backup/restore, performance tuning, and environment configuration

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in CICS system programming, including installation, upgrading, and support of CICS Transaction Servers and related ISV products. Proficient in security administration, performance tuning, and disaster recovery planning within complex technical environments.

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