10+ years experience as a CICS System Programmer or Technical Specialist
Strong knowledge of CICS Transaction Server 4.2 and/or 5.3
Proficient in SMP/E, Omegamon/CICS, ACF2, and RACF
Strong management skills with a focus on adaptability
Demonstrated ability to make complex business decisions effectively
Experience in a Mainframe SYSPlex environment preferred
Responsibilities
Install and maintain CICS systems software and resource definitions
Troubleshoot CICS production issues, including during off-hours
Provide technical support to developers and application teams
Design and develop new technology solutions
Lead problem investigations and recovery efforts
Install and test new versions of CICS software
Monitor user access and security, ensuring proper data security controls
Benefits
Remote position with flexibility in work location
Opportunity for professional growth and development
Engagement with complex problem-solving scenarios
Involvement in cutting-edge technology solutions
Chance to lead initiatives in a collaborative environment
Full Job Description
Req ID: 372244
We are currently seeking a Technology Consulting Manager to join our team in the United States (US).
JOB DESCRIPTION - This is a remote position, but you must have the required CICS experience to be considered.
A Mainframe CICS Systems Programmer has technical, domain level and specialist skills to ensure that all the engineering services are operated, maintained and constantly upgraded as technology advances.
There can be multiple functions within the job involving multiple products and technologies. Including but not limited to programming, support to maintain essential environmental conditions & analysis - creating functional/technical design solutions. The job holder may specialize in a single or combination of those functions/technologies.
They will be involved in overseeing the deployment, planning, configuration & testing. For this role the Series CICS Engineer will cover the support and management of all CICS services within the IBM mainframe environment.
Responsibilities
As a CICS system programmer, you'll need to:
Install, administrate, maintain, resource definitions and supporting CICS systems software
Support and maintain CICS production including 'out of hours' troubleshooting
Provide technical assistance to developers and application support teams
Design and develop new hardware and software technology solutions
Lead and direct problem investigation and recovery in complex situations
Install and test new versions of CICS
Provide 2nd and 3rd Level Support for applications that use CICS.
Establish the needs of users and monitor user access and security
Monitor performance and manage parameters in order to provide fast responses to front-end users
Develop, manage and test back-up and recovery plans
Ensure that storage and archiving procedures are functioning correctly
Ensure there is provision for data security and recovery control (ensuring all data is retrievable in an emergency).
Required Qualifications
10+ CICS System Programmer or Technical Specialist experience
10+ Proven knowledge of a combination of the following products:
CICS Transaction Server 4.2 and/or 5.3
SMP/E
Omegamon/CICS
ACF2 & RACF
Additional Qualifications
A flexible and adaptable management style with experience of developing yourself and others
A track record of making complex business decisions with authority, even in times of ambiguity, considering the potential long-term risks and implications
Preferred Qualification
Mainframe SYSPlex environment experience
Must reside in the US
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About NTT DATA Services
NTT DATA Corporation is a Japanese multinational information technology service and consulting company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. It is partially-owned subsidiary of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone.
Japan Telegraph and Telephone Public Corporation, a predecessor of NTT, started Data Communications business in 1967. NTT, following its privatization in 1985, spun off the Data Communications division as NTT DATA in 1988, which has now become the largest of the IT Services companies headquartered in Japan.
