Mainframe CICS System Administrator

PINNACLE GROUP (Pinnacle Technical Resources); Chandler, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

PTR Global in Chandler, AZ seeks a Mainframe CICS System Administrator to manage and optimize CICS Transaction Server environments across production, test, and disaster-recovery regions. You will work on IBM z/OS, perform installations, upgrades, and performance tuning while ensuring system reliability.

The role requires onsite work three days per week, strong troubleshooting skills, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver stable, efficient mainframe services.

Qualifications

• Hands-on CICS Transaction Server administration on IBM z/OS.
• CICS installation, upgrades and maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of DFHSIT and CICS init parameters.
• Experience in performance monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Ability to analyze transaction response time, CPU usage and storage.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, upgrade, and tune CICS environments.
• Perform CICS installations, upgrades, PTFs, and maintenance.
• Configure CICS regions and system initialization parameters.
• Monitor performance and troubleshoot response time and resources.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure reliability and efficiency.

Skills

CICS administration

z/OS experience

Performance monitoring

Troubleshooting

Onsite availability

Tools

OMEGAMON

MainView

TMON

Job description

Mainframe CICS System Administrator
IT | Systems Administrator Chandler, , Arizona Contract Sep 22, 2026

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.

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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 www.ptrglobal.com

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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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