Mainframe CICS System Administrator

PTR Global; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

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 in Chandler, Arizona. Ideal candidates will have hands-on IBM z/OS experience, strong CICS administration, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting skills, plus the ability to work onsite three days per week.

Join PTR Global to help ensure system reliability, drive uptime, and support rapid change in a

Qualifications

• Hands-on CICS administration on IBM z/OS.
• Experience with CICS installation, upgrades, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of DFHSIT and system initialization parameters.

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 as required.

Skills

CICS Transaction Server

CICS installation & upgrades

DFHSIT parameters

Performance monitoring

Troubleshooting

Onsite work readiness

Tools

OMEGAMON

MainView

TMON

Job description

Position

Mainframe CICS System Administrator

Location

Chandler, Arizona

Duration

Contract

Job ID

179799

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled Mainframe CICS System Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimize CICS Transaction Server environments across production, test, and disaster-recovery regions. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with IBM z/OS and a strong understanding of CICS administration, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting.

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 as required.

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.
• Willingness to work onsite three days per week.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting production, test, and disaster-recovery CICS environments.
• Familiarity with OMEGAMON, MainView, or TMON tools.
• Expertise in CICS performance tuning and bottleneck elimination.

About PTR Global

PTR Global is a leading provider of information technology and workforce solutions. PTR Global has become one of the largest providers in its industry, with over 5000 professionals providing services across the U.S. and Canada. For more information visit

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Pay Range

$XXX - $XXX

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by several factors, including the scope, complexity, and location of the role, as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K contributions, as well as PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by applicable state or localities where you reside or work.

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