Remote Mainframe CICS Systems Programmer

Ensono; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 65,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensono is seeking a Mainframe Systems Programmer – CICS to provide premium support for CICS TS on z/OS. The role requires hands-on experience with mainframe environments and OEM products, with on-call duties and multi-time-zone support.

You will install, tailor, and monitor CICS TS environments, assist migrations, and coordinate with DR and other teams to ensure smooth transitions and upgrades.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years on the zSeries mainframe, with hands-on CICS TS and OEM product support.
• Strong knowledge of CICS TS concepts, configuration and tailoring.
• Proficiency with IBM SMP/E.
• Good analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill CSOs for z/OS customers related to CICS TS and OEM products.
• Provide primary support for CICS TS issues and related software.
• Support 24x7x365 and across multiple time zones.
• Install OEM software products following Ensono standards.
• Prepare customer partitions for annual OS upgrades per checklist.
• Support customer migrations related to CICS TS and OEM products.
• Assist project managers during migrations to avoid delays.
• Execute disaster recovery tasks with DR Services.
• Adhere to a resource-efficient, timely schedule.
• Follow ITSM change control procedures.
• Implement vendor fixes and enhancements for z/OS products.

Skills

CICS TS knowledge

z/OS experience

SMP/E experience

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

z/OS monitoring tools

Job description

Ensono is seeking a Mainframe Systems Programmer – CICS to provide premium support for CICS TS on z/OS. The role requires hands-on experience with mainframe environments and OEM products, with on-call duties and multi-time-zone support.

You will install, tailor, and monitor CICS TS environments, assist migrations, and coordinate with DR and other teams to ensure smooth transitions and upgrades.