Mainframe Systems Engineer - CICS - 100% Remote

Make changes as directed by application developers to CICS environments dynamically and to CSD including file, transaction, and bundle generation for JASON/XML Web API applications exposed thru URIMAPs. The Mainframe Systems Engineer installs and maintains mainframe operating systems ensuring the stability, performance and security of our mainframe environment while driving innovation and continuous improvement.

Mainframe Systems Engineer - CICS

Location - 100% Remote

Terms - Direct Hire

Job Description:
The Mainframe Systems Engineer installs and maintains mainframe operating systems ensuring the stability, performance and security of our mainframe environment while driving innovation and continuous improvement.
 
Primary Responsibilities

• Evaluates system specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility
• Troubleshoots and resolves complex technical issues related to mainframe systems and applications
• Administers, configures, and maintains mainframe systems, including hardware, operating systems, and software components
• Maintains operational effectiveness and efficiency by monitoring, evaluating, and adjusting mainframe operating systems
• Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards
• Maintains installation records by documenting system configurations, procedures, and best practices
• Resolves problems by determining cause, providing technical assistance to applications and other support staff
• Develops and implements backup and disaster recovery strategies to ensure business continuity
• Covers on call 24x7 on a rotating basis for problem resolution and SEV1 incidents
• Ensures compliance with risk management programs, rules and regulations, and cybersecurity practices; identifies opportunities for and supports process improvements; applies disciplined change management practices 

 
Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field and six (6) years of mainframe infrastructure technical software and hardware analysis, programming, and installation experience
• Or High School Diploma or GED with ten (10) years of experience of mainframe infrastructure technical software and hardware analysis, programming, and installation
• Experience in installation and support of Mainframe system products including ZOS, CICS, MQ, DB2, Storage, Automation, ZLINUX or Networking
• Experience in problem determination, installation and support of mainframe products, disaster recovery experience and knowledge, and performance and tuning experience
• Experience in opening, managing, solving, and closing problems with vendor support centers

 
 
Skills and Competencies

• Ability to interpret and ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and industry guidance 
• Ability to work in a team environment when applicable
• Ability to work under limited guidance
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent problem solving and trouble shooting skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Strong understanding of mainframe hardware

 
Additional Information:

• Support and Monitor CICS TS 5.6 systems in a CICSPlex including on-call rotation that extends 24/7 within your scheduled time frame
• Make changes as directed by application developers to CICS environments dynamically and to CSD including file, transaction, and bundle generation for JASON/XML Web API applications exposed thru URIMAPs
• Assist with the deployment of CICS and supporting product code releases (such as CICSPA and CICS IA) via SMP/E and/or z/OSMF through various levels of sandbox, development, and production systems

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