Mainframe CICS System Administrator

Kyndryl; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Benefits package (medical & dental)

Job summary

Kyndryl is seeking an experienced Mainframe CICS System Administrator in the Phoenix area. The role requires onsite presence three days a week, with relocation considered.

You will manage CICS TS environments, apply patches, and tune performance while growing toward senior architecture paths within a large-scale mainframe environment. You will work on CICS administration, DR planning, and performance monitoring, collaborating with teams and pursuing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Mainframe CICS.
• Proven experience in CICS System Administration environment (work management, user management, journal management, performance management).
• Experience in CICS transaction server and related ISV products.
• Capable of upgrading/installing/migrating CICS Transaction servers.
• Knowledge of z/OS, Unix System Services, SMP/E, REXX, Java, VSAM, and third-party products.

Responsibilities

• Install, upgrade, and maintain CICS TS environments (production, test, DR).
• Apply patches (PTFs); manage version upgrades; perform regression validation.
• Configure and maintain CICS regions and startup parameters (DFHSIT).
• Monitor transaction performance and system health using tools like OMEGAMON, MainView, TMON.
• Perform tuning to eliminate bottlenecks and ensure optimal performance.

Skills

Mainframe CICS

Onsite availability

Problem solving

Customer focus

Team collaboration

Job description

As a Mainframe CICS System Administrator at Kyndryl, you’ll solve complex problems and identify potential future issues across the spectrum of platforms and services. You’ll be at the forefront of new technology and modernization, working with some of our biggest clients – which means some of the biggest in the world.

* This role requires employees to live in or around the Phoenix, AZ area. You will be responsible to be onsite 3 days a week. We will consider candidates who are willing to relocate to the area.

CICS Administration & Maintenance:

• Install, upgrade, and maintain CICS Transaction Server (CICS TS) environments
• Apply patches (PTFs), manage version upgrades, and perform regression validation
• Configure and maintain CICS regions (production, test, DR)
• Maintain startup parameters and system initialization tables (DFHSIT)

Performance Monitoring & Tuning:

• Monitor transaction performance and system health using tools such as:
• OMEGAMON / MainView / TMON
• Analyze:
• Transaction response times
• Storage usage
• Perform tuning to eliminate bottlenecks

There are lots of opportunities to gain certification and qualifications on the job, and you’ll continuously grow Many of our Mainframe Infrastructure Engineers are on a path toward becoming either an Architect or Distinguished Engineer, and there are opportunities at every skill level to grow in either of these directions.

You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Mainframe CICS.
• Proven experience in CICS System Administration environment with work management, user management, journal management and performance management.
• Experience in CICS transaction server, related ISV products.
• Capable of Upgrading/Installing and Migrating CICS Transaction servers.
• Capable of Upgrading /Installing and supporting IBM & ISV related Products Proficient in technologies like P2V, V2V and P2P migrations.
• Proven experience on the CICS functionality and architecture.
• Basic Knowledge on the following technologies: z/OS, Unix System Services, SMP/E, REXX, Java, VSAM, Third party products.

Preferred Experience

• Knowledge of Assembler, COBOL, CICS, and DB2
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Excellent troubleshooting and customer service skills
• Participate in on-call rotation with the engineering teams.
• The ability to follow a project through to completion, and/or to work as part of a larger team to complete the components of a complex project

3 days onsite per week, Phoenix Metro Area, Arizona

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

The compensation range for the position in the U.S. is $61,560 to $146,640

based on a full-time schedule. Your actual compensation may vary depending on your geography, job-related skills and experience. For part time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately. The pay or salary range will not be below any applicable state, city or local minimum wage requirement.

This position will be eligible for Kyndryl’s discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl’s applicable plans. You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off. Note: If this is a sales commission eligible role, you will be eligible to participate in a sales commission plan in lieu of the annual discretionary bonus program.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.