We are seeking a Senior MVS/CICS Systems Programmer and Administrator with 10+ years of experience to manage mission-critical IBM mainframe environments. Key responsibilities include z/OS systems administration, CICS transaction support, and batch operations management.
Job Responsibilities
z/OS & Subsystem Management: Administer MVS/z/OS environments, JES2/JES3, WLM, and Parallel Sysplex/Coupling Facility; support CICS, DB2, IMS/IDMS, and MQ subsystems.
Batch Operations & Scheduling: Oversee complex batch execution, abend resolution, job restarts, and SFTP/Connect:Direct file transfers using Control-M, CA-7, and Stonebranch UAC.
Security & Integration: Manage RACF user/dataset access profiles, SSL/TLS certificates, and Unix/NAS system integration.
Diagnostics & Tuning: Perform dump analysis (IPCS, SVC dumps) and performance tuning using OMEGAMON, MainView, and SMF/RMF metrics.
Code Promotion: Support RTC and SCLM-based code promotion workflows and SMP/E maintenance.
Qualifications & Skills
experience hands-on IBM mainframe and z/OS experience across financial, insurance, or utility workloads.
Deep proficiency in JCL, REXX, COBOL, Assembler, and SAS.
Strong knowledge of TCP/IP networking, storage (DASD, DFSMS), and debugging tools.