Senior Lead, Systems Administrations CICS

Hobbsnews; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 100,080 - 190,080; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Disability and retirement benefits

Paid leave and time off

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Hobbsnews is seeking a CICS System Administrator to handle critical technology systems for diverse clients. This role involves problem-solving, managing systems data, and ensuring security compliance while overseeing technical support for CICS environments.

The ideal candidate will have strong infrastructure support skills and experience with CICS subsystems. A comprehensive benefits package and discretionary annual bonus program are also offered to promote well-being and professional development.

Qualifications

• Provide infrastructure support for CICS environments across multiple systems and platforms.
• Maintain availability, stability, and performance of CICS subsystems.
• Install, configure, and upgrade CICS versions and related IBM components.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise on CICS architecture and product capabilities.
• Diagnose and resolve system and application issues.
• Perform performance tuning and workload balancing.

Skills

Infrastructure support for CICS environments

Performance tuning

Problem diagnosis and resolution

Education

Experience with CICS environments

Tools

IBM components

Debugging tools

Job description

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission‑critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role

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 manage systems data for clients and provide 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.

Our future at Kyndryl – every position offers a way forward to grow your career, from Junior System Administrator to Architect.

Who You Are

You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. Equally 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. Finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• 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
• Ensure optimal resource utilization

Problem Management & Troubleshooting

• 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

• COBOL
• Assembler
• RACF configuration

The compensation range for the position in the U.S. is $100,080–$190,080 based on a full‑time schedule, depending on geography and experience. For part‑time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately. The pay will not be below any applicable state, city or local minimum wage requirement.

Applicable compensation ranges by location:

• California (San Francisco Bay Area): $120,120–$228,000
• California (All Other): $110,040–$209,040
• Colorado: $100,080–$190,080
• Massachusetts: $100,080–$209,040
• New York City: $120,120–$228,000
• Washington: $110,040–$209,040
• Washington DC: $110,040–$209,040

This position will be eligible for Kyndryl’s discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance, and may also receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from; it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.

What You Can Expect

With state‑of‑the‑art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, relationships, processes, and value. Kyndryl cares about your well‑being and offers benefits that give you choice and support your family.

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