CICS System programmer

We are seeking an experienced CICS System Programmer to support and maintain IBM CICS Transaction Server (CICS TS) environments on z/OS. This role involves installation, customization, maintenance, and performance tuning of CICS to support critical enterprise applications. The successful candidate will collaborate with application developers, DB2 DBAs, MQ administrators, z/OS system programmers, and operations teams to ensure the continuous stability and optimal performance of our online transaction processing systems.

Must Have

• Install, configure, and upgrade IBM CICS Transaction Server (CICS TS) on z/OS.
• Customize and maintain CICS regions, exits, and related system components.
• Monitor and tune CICS performance, ensuring high availability and responsiveness.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system and application-related issues within CICS environments.
• Implement and maintain CICS security using RACF or equivalent tools.
• Work with development and infrastructure teams to support application deployment and integration.
• Create and maintain system documentation, job procedures, and recovery processes.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing.
• Provide on-call support and after-hours assistance for critical issues or scheduled maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards, audit requirements, and best practices.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience as a CICS Systems Programmer in a z/OS mainframe environment.
• Deep knowledge of CICS TS architecture, internals, and system exits.
• Strong expertise in CICS installation, configuration, and maintenance.
• Proficient in SMP/E, JCL, REXX, and mainframe scripting languages.
• Experience with CICS performance tuning and monitoring tools.
• Understanding of z/OS subsystems including DB2, MQ, and JES2/JES3.
• Familiarity with automation, job scheduling, and monitoring tools.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills for working with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with ITIL processes (Change, Incident, and Problem Management).

Good to Have

• IBM Certified Specialist – CICS Transaction Server for z/OS.
• Experience in regulated environments (e.g., finance, healthcare, government).
• Familiarity with DevOps integration in mainframe environments.

Perks & Benefits

• Work from home

Work mode- #WFH

Work Hours- US Eastern hours

Experience- 7+ years

##### Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced CICS System Programmer to support and maintain IBM CICS Transaction Server (CICS TS) environments on z/OS. This role involves installation, customization, maintenance, and performance tuning of CICS to support critical enterprise applications. The successful candidate will collaborate with application developers, DB2 DBAs, MQ administrators, z/OS system programmers, and operations teams to ensure the continuous stability and optimal performance of our online transaction processing systems.

##### Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and upgrade IBM CICS Transaction Server (CICS TS) on z/OS.
• Customize and maintain CICS regions, exits, and related system components.
• Monitor and tune CICS performance, ensuring high availability and responsiveness.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system and application-related issues within CICS environments.
• Implement and maintain CICS security using RACF or equivalent tools.
• Work with development and infrastructure teams to support application deployment and integration.
• Create and maintain system documentation, job procedures, and recovery processes.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing.
• Provide on-call support and after-hours assistance for critical issues or scheduled maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards, audit requirements, and best practices.
• Required Skills & Qualifications:
• 7+ years of hands-on experience as a CICS Systems Programmer in a z/OS mainframe environment.
• Deep knowledge of CICS TS architecture, internals, and system exits.
• Strong expertise in CICS installation, configuration, and maintenance.
• Proficient in SMP/E, JCL, REXX, and mainframe scripting languages.
• Experience with CICS performance tuning and monitoring tools. Understanding of z/OS subsystems including DB2, MQ, and JES2/JES3.
• Familiarity with automation, job scheduling, and monitoring tools.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills for working with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with ITIL processes (Change, Incident, and Problem Management).

##### Preferred Qualifications:

• IBM Certified Specialist – CICS Transaction Server for z/OS (desired).
• Experience in regulated environments (e.g., finance, healthcare, government).
• Familiarity with DevOps integration in mainframe environments.

##### Work Environment:

• Must be available during US Eastern Time Zone business hours.
• On-call support is expected during off-hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.