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Kforce has a client that is seeking a CICS System Programmer in Chandler, AZ.
Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Mainframe CICS System Programmer to support and manage enterprise CICS environments within IBM z/OS systems. This is an infrastructure-focused role responsible for maintaining the stability, performance, and availability of CICS Transaction Server environments. The ideal candidate will have deep hands-on experience with CICS subsystem configuration, upgrades, and performance tuning, rather than application-level development.
Duties:
* Ensure CICS production and test regions are stable, available, and operating efficiently
* Monitor system health and proactively address performance or availability risks
* Support day-to-day operations of enterprise CICS environments
* Install, configure, and maintain CICS Transaction Server (CICS TS) environments
* Perform system upgrades, patching (PTFs), and version migrations
* Define and maintain: Region startup parameters (DFHSIT); Resource definitions (RDO); System configuration settings
* Monitor transaction performance and system metrics
* Analyze and troubleshoot
* Transaction response times
* CPU utilization
* Storage usage
* Tune system parameters to optimize performance and eliminate bottlenecks
* Diagnose and resolve complex issues using: Dumps, logs, and traces; Abend analysis
* Identify root causes of system-level CICS failures and implement fixes
* Provide support for incident resolution in production environments
* Work with RACF/security teams to manage secure access to CICS resources
* Support integration with enterprise systems, including: DB2; MQ; IMS; TCP/IP and web services
* Support distributed and Sysplex environments
* Maintain accurate system documentation and configuration records
* Ensure all changes follow established ITIL/ServiceNow change management processes
* Support audit, compliance, and operational standards
REQUIREMENTS:
* 5+ years of experience in IBM mainframe (z/OS) environments
* Strong hands-on experience with: CICS Transaction Server (CICS TS); CICS installation, configuration, and maintenance
* Experience managing: CICS regions and system parameters; Resource definitions (RDO) and startup configurations
* Experience with performance monitoring and tuning tools
* Strong troubleshooting skills for system-level issues, dumps, and performance problems
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience with Sysplex environments
* Experience integrating CICS with DB2, MQ, IMS, and distributed systems
* Automation or scripting experience (REXX, Python, Shell)
* Experience working in financial services or large enterprise environments
* Familiarity with monitoring tools (OMEGAMON, MainView, TMON, etc.)
* Knowledge of mainframe security practices (RACF)
What Makes This Role a Great Fit:
* You enjoy working at the system and platform level, not application development
* You are comfortable owning core infrastructure components
* You thrive in environments where performance, stability, and uptime are critical
* You have a strong interest in mainframe operations and system internals
Important Note:
* This role focuses on administering and supporting the CICS platform itself, not developing applications that run on CICS
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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- Dice Id: kforcecx
- Position Id: ITWQG2180841
- Posted 1 day ago
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