Mainframe CICS System Admin/programmer

Diverse Lynx; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Mainframe CICS System Admin/programmer to support IBM products and manage CICS environments. The ideal candidate should have strong problem determination skills, knowledge of ACF2 security, and proficiency in tools like Splunk and File-Aid. This role involves installation, monitoring, and ensuring security compliance within CICS systems. Candidates will work in a diverse environment that values ability and competence.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of ACF2 and CICS security.
• Familiar with IBM/vendor support and problem determination.
• Proficient in creating and modifying Splunk reports.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain CICS and associated products.
• Create transaction and system dumps for vendor analysis.
• Monitor CICS metrics using Splunk.

Skills

Problem determination skills

Understanding of CICS MRO environment

Security

Web Services

SMP/E knowledge

Tools

Splunk

File-Aid

Broadcom ACF2

Tivoli/Omegamon

Trillium

Code1

Job description

Job Title: Mainframe CICS System Admin/programmer

Location: Saltlake City, UT / Remote

Duration: Fulltime

Job Description :

• IBM/vendor support – familiar with IBM and other vendors websites: open problem cases, ask questions, prepare and send dumps.
• SMP/E – in-depth knowledge to perform installation work on CICS and associated products.
• Security – in-depth knowledge of ACF2 (must be able to install security on CICS and associated products and create ACF2 security rules related to CICS).
• SMF – moderate skill set required to gather and manipulate SMF data (specifically CICS 110 records).
• Problem determination skills – ability to diagnose problems, identify root causes, and determine remediation steps.
• Understanding of a CICS MRO environment (TOR and AOR configuration).
• Set traces (Aux and GTF) – ability to set traces to assist vendors in problem management and diagnosis.
• CICS shutdown statistics – capable of producing and interpreting shutdown stats to aid in problem determination and growth projections.
• Understanding of CICS dynamic storage areas and how to manipulate storage for short-term issues or future growth.
• Create transaction and system dumps (and send to vendors for analysis).
• RDO (Resource Definition Online) – ability to create necessary resources on CICS (e.g., transactions, programs, files, transient data queues, LSR groups).
• Web Services – creating and supporting web services within CICS.
• Broadcom ACF2 security – ability to install CICS security requirements, maintain ACF2 security within CICS, and manage resources.
• Tivoli/Omegamon products – responsible for installing and maintaining monitoring tools for CICS, z/OS, MQ, IIB, DB2, and web portal.
• Broadcom Intertest/Symdump – install and maintain these products, assist developers with questions and usage.
• SDS – CAFC (CICS Application File Control) – install and use for file control, application lists, and group lists; assist operators as needed.
• Trillium and Code1 software – aid in installation and daily management.
• Compuware products, specifically File-Aid – proficient in manipulating files through File-Aid software.
• Splunk – proficient in creating and modifying reports and dashboards to monitor CICS metrics such as CPU and storage consumption, transaction volume, response times, and wait times.

Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination. We evaluate applicants based on ability, competence, and capability to perform the role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels.