Senior Mainframe CICS Systems Programmer – Hybrid Role

SoTalent

Town of Texas (WI)

Hybrid

USD 114,000 - 218,000

Full time

33 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work model

4 days in office per week

Job summary

SoTalent is seeking an experienced Senior Mainframe CICS Systems Programmer to lead end-to-end CICS management on z/OS. You will optimize high-volume transaction processing, install/upgrade, and drive performance tuning while collaborating with developers and other systems programmers to ensure availability and security.

Responsibilities include integrating CICS with DB2, MQ, and z/OS Connect, managing RACF security, and mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

Bachelor degree or equivalent professional experience.
At least 6 years of infrastructure experience with a heavy focus on mainframe environments.

Responsibilities

Manage installation and maintenance of CICS Transaction Server using SMP/E.
Monitor system health and performance using RMF, BMC Mainview, or Intellimagic.
Resolve complex technical issues and analyze system dumps.
Provide technical guidance to application teams regarding resource definitions and region management.
Integrate CICS with subsystems including DB2, MQ, and z/OS Connect.
Administer security protocols via RACF and participate in disaster recovery testing.
Automate routine tasks and workflows using REXX scripts.
Mentor junior engineers and establish engineering best practices.