Senior Lead, Systems Administrations CICS

Kyndryl; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Medical & dental coverage

retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Kyndryl is seeking a CICS System Administrator in the United States to support and optimize CICS environments across multiple platforms. You will manage systems data, handle day-to-day solutions, and ensure security compliance while prioritizing client tickets and collaborating with technical teams.

You''ll work across industries, gain exposure to modernization projects, and have opportunities to grow from junior roles to architect positions, with a comprehensive benefits package and annual

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with CICS environments and platforms.
• Customer-focused mindset and ability to drive own development.
• Willingness to work across multiple client engagements and industries.

Responsibilities

• Provide infrastructure support for CICS environments across multiple systems and platforms.
• Maintain availability, stability, and performance of CICS subsystems.
• Support production, development, and test environments.
• Install, configure, and upgrade CICS versions and related IBM components.
• Apply maintenance and patches to keep systems at supported levels.
• Evaluate new releases and implement enhancements.
• Perform performance tuning and workload balancing.
• Monitor system health and resolve bottlenecks.
• Diagnose and resolve system and application issues.
• Utilize debugging and monitoring tools independently.
• Engage IBM/ISV support when required.
• Provide technical expertise on CICS architecture and product capabilities.
• Assist in designing solutions aligned with client/application requirements.
• Support integration with subsystems (e.g., MQ, z/OS Connect, RACF, and DB2).

Skills

CICS

Customer-focused

Growth mindset

Inclusive

Problem solving

Tools

MQ

DB2

z/OS Connect

RACF

Job description

As a 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.

There’s never a typical day as a System Administrator at Kyndryl, because no two projects are alike. You’ll be managing systems data for clients and providing day-to-day solutions and security compliance. You’ll oversee a queue of assignments and work directly with technicians, prioritizing tickets to deliver the best solutions to our clients.

One of the benefits of Kyndryl is that we work with clients in a variety of industries, from banking to retail. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here. You’ll also get the chance to share your expertise by recommending modernization options, identifying new business opportunities, and cultivating relationships with other teams and stakeholders. Does the work get challenging at times? Yes! But you’ll collaborate with a diverse group of talented people and gain invaluable management and organizational skills, which will come in handy as you move forward in your career.

Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career, from Junior System Administrator to Architect. We have opportunities for Cloud Hyperscalers that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. One of the benefits of Kyndryl is that we work with clients in a variety of industries, from banking to retail. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.

Job Qualifications

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 Technical and Professional Expertise

Platform & System Support

• Provide infrastructure support for CICS environments across multiple systems and platforms
• Maintain availability, stability, and performance of CICS subsystems
• Support production, development, and test environments

Installation, Maintenance & Upgrades

• Install, configure, and upgrade CICS versions and related IBM components
• Apply maintenance and patches to keep systems at supported levels
• Evaluate new releases and implement enhancements

Performance & Capacity Management

• Perform performance tuning and workload balancing
• Monitor system health and resolve bottlenecks
• Diagnose and resolve system and application issues
• Utilize debugging and monitoring tools independently
• Engage IBM/ISV support when required

Solution Design & Technical Support

• Provide technical expertise on CICS architecture and product capabilities
• Assist in designing solutions aligned with client/application requirements
• Support integration with subsystems (e.g., MQ, z/OS Connect, RACF, and DB2)

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

The compensation range for the position in the U.S. is -

$100,080to$190,080based 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.

There is a different applicable compensation range for the following work locations:

California (All Other):$110,040to$209,040

Massachusetts$100,080to$209,040

New York City: $120,120to$228,000

Washington: $110,040to$209,040

Washington DC:$110,040to$209,040

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.