Job Tittle: CICS Systems Programmer
Job Location: Phoenix , AZ (Hybrid)
Duration: 6 months (Contract to Hire )
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced IBM CICS Systems Programmer to install, configure, maintain, monitor, and support enterprise CICS environments on IBM z/OS mainframes. The role involves performance tuning, troubleshooting, security administration, upgrades, disaster recovery, and production support for mission-critical applications.
Key Responsibilities
CICS Administration
Install, configure, and maintain CICS regions
Perform CICS upgrades, migrations, and maintenance
Define and manage CICS resources using CEDA/CSD
Support CICSPlex environments
System Monitoring & Performance
Monitor region health and transaction performance
Analyze SMF/RMF reports
Tune CICS parameters for optimal performance
Identify and resolve bottlenecks
Problem Determination
Troubleshoot CICS abends and region failures
Analyze dumps, traces, logs, and system messages
Coordinate with application and infrastructure teams
Provide root-cause analysis for incidents
Security & Compliance
Implement security using RACF integration
Maintain audit and compliance standards
Manage user access and permissions
Production Support
Provide 247 on-call support when required
Support disaster recovery testing
Handle incident, change, and problem management activities
Integration Support
Required Skills
Operating Systems & Mainframe
z/OS
TSO/ISPF
JCL
SDSF
CICS Knowledge
CICS architecture
Region management
Transaction processing
Temporary storage and transient data queues
VSAM file handling
CICS startup/shutdown procedures
Tools & Utilities
SMP/E
RACF
Omegamon
RMF
IPCS
Programming/Scripting
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor s degree in computer science, IT, or related field
3 10 years of mainframe systems programming experience
Experience in banking, insurance, or large enterprise environments
IBM certifications are an advantage
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