Mainframe Programmer (CICS)

Mainframe Programmer (CICS)

Posted 2 weeks ago by Ampstek

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Negotiable
Undetermined
Onsite
London Area, United Kingdom
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Automation Cost Reduction Customer Information Control System (CICS) Data Sharing Generic Programming Information Technology Infrastructure Library Management Resource Access Control Facility Risk Management Framework Software Development System Display And Search Facility (SDSF) Technical Analysis Technical Support Wireless Distribution Systems z/OS

Summary: The role of CICS System Programmer (Mainframe) involves performing software upgrades, administration, and tuning of mainframe CICS environments, with a focus on providing high-level technical support and ensuring system performance. The position requires collaboration with functional users and vendors, as well as the development of operational documentation and upskilling junior programmers. The candidate must have extensive experience in managing CICS systems and problem resolution in a high-availability environment. The role is based in the London area and requires on-site work for a minimum of 10 days per month.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform mainframe CICS software upgrades and administration.
  • Provide 24/7 technical support to minimize service outages.
  • Analyze new CICS versions for performance improvements and cost reduction.
  • Track and analyze performance and resource utilization of CICS systems.
  • Recommend changes, upgrades, and enhancements based on technical analysis.
  • Perform problem diagnostics and resolutions.
  • Participate in incident and problem management activities.
  • Encourage collaboration across functional users and vendors.
  • Execute project and internal initiative responsibilities.
  • Develop and maintain operational documentation and best practices.
  • Upskill junior systems programmers.

Key Skills:

  • 10+ years of experience installing/customizing mainframe CICS software.
  • 5+ years of experience with CICSplex and CICS Explorer.
  • Solid understanding of resource definitions and dependencies.
  • Experience with CF structures in a business environment.
  • Familiarity with Omegamon and Fault Analyzer.
  • Basic dump analysis skills on IPCS.
  • Experience in cloning and sunsetting CICS regions.
  • Basic understanding of CICS security with RACF.
  • Exposure to working with SMF 110 records.
  • Strong problem determination skills in system and application areas.
  • Proficient in high availability environments and ITIL processes.
  • Experience with vendor tools for CICS and common z/OS tools.
  • Experience with automating CICS events via CICSplex RTA.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London Area

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Role: CICS System Programmer (Mainframe) Location : United Kingdom Duration : 6 Months Note: Need to work from client office for at least 10 WDs per month

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform mainframe CICS software upgrades coupled with administration and tuning to support mainframe environments. Current version is CICS 5.6.
  • Provide high degree of technical support (24*7) to reduce the likelihood of significant service outage or disaster.
  • Analyse new versions of CICS for functionality improving systems performance and reduce cost.
  • Tracking and analyzing performance and resource utilization of CICS systems
  • Recommend changes, upgrades, and enhancements based on the technical analysis.
  • Perform problem diagnostics and resolutions as well.
  • Participate in incident and problem management activities related to applications and CICS.
  • Encourage and ensure collaboration across functional users and vendors to provide guidance and manage different tasks with a “can-do” attitude.
  • Execute project and internal initiative responsibilities as assigned or delegated.
  • Walking ahead by being enthusiastic and responsible for strengthening and developing system skills.
  • Develop and maintain operational documentation, best practices, and run books for the operational platform.
  • Upskill junior systems programmers.

Mandatory Skills :

  • Have 10+ years of experience of installing and/or customizing mainframe CICS software in Large Data sharing environments.
  • Have 5+ years of experience with CICSplex and CICS Explorer to manage CICS systems.
  • Solid understanding of resource definitions and its dependencies.
  • CF structures and its practical use in a business environment.
  • Experience with Omegamon and Fault Analyzer along with basic dump analysis skills on IPCS.
  • Experience in cloning and sunsetting CICS regions.
  • Basic understanding of CICS security with RACF.
  • Exposure to working with SMF 110 records and its practical application in terms of problem determination.
  • Strong problem determination skills in both system and application areas
  • Proficient in working with high availability environment along with alignment to process (ITIL)
  • Experience working with and maintaining other vendor tools for CICS as well as exposure to common z/OS tools like SDSF RMF etc.
  • Experience with automating CICS events via CICSplex RTA and/or system automation tools on z/OS.
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