CICS Systems Admin: Mainframe Performance & DR Expert

PTR Global

Chandler (AZ)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 150,000

Full time

23 hours ago

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Job summary

PTR Global is seeking a skilled Mainframe CICS System Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimize CICS Transaction Server environments across production, test, and disaster-recovery regions. The role is based in Chandler, Arizona and is a contract engagement.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with IBM z/OS, strong CICS administration, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting skills. Onsite work is required three days per week, with the ability to collaborate across teams

Qualifications

Hands-on experience with CICS Transaction Server administration on IBM z/OS.
Proficiency in CICS installation, upgrades, and maintenance.
Strong knowledge of DFHSIT and CICS system initialization parameters.
Experience in performance monitoring and troubleshooting.
Ability to analyze transaction response time, CPU utilization, and storage usage.

Responsibilities

Administer, maintain, upgrade, and tune CICS Transaction Server environments.
Perform CICS installation, upgrades, PTF application, and maintenance.
Configure and support CICS regions, including DFHSIT and system initialization parameters.
Monitor and troubleshoot performance issues, including transaction response time, CPU utilization, and storage usage.
Collaborate with teams to ensure system reliability and efficiency.
Work onsite three days per week.