Senior Mainframe CICS Architect & Operations Advisor

Blue Pearl; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm based in Pretoria is seeking an experienced Mainframe CICS Specialist. This role involves expert support on IBM Mainframe CICS environments, including design, maintenance, and alignment with business needs. Candidates should have proven experience in CICS systems and disaster recovery planning. Strong communication skills are essential for successful collaboration with technical and business teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in IBM Mainframe environments with specialization in CICS.
• Strong knowledge of CICS architecture, configuration, transaction management, and performance tuning.
• Experience with Disaster Recovery planning and execution.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert recommendations on Mainframe CICS.
• Collaborate to produce Mainframe CICS roadmaps.
• Support ongoing operations and maintenance of the CICS platform.

Skills

IBM Mainframe environments

CICS architecture

Disaster Recovery planning

Communication skills

Education

IBM Certified System Programmer – CICS

ITIL Foundation

Relevant IBM z/OS or Mainframe certifications

Job description

A leading IT consulting firm based in Pretoria is seeking an experienced Mainframe CICS Specialist. This role involves expert support on IBM Mainframe CICS environments, including design, maintenance, and alignment with business needs. Candidates should have proven experience in CICS systems and disaster recovery planning. Strong communication skills are essential for successful collaboration with technical and business teams.