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FIS · 2 weeks ago

CICS Systems Programmer Specialist - Must have CICS Administration and Support

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$126K/yr - $211K/yr

5+ years exp

FIS is a leading company in the finance sector, focused on delivering innovative solutions. The CICS Systems Programmer Specialist role involves the installation, configuration, and maintenance of CICS TS regions, while providing support for a large-scale high availability environment.

BankingFinancial ServicesFinTechPayments

No H1B

Responsibilities

Configuration and support of CICS regions and related software

Assignments to highly visible, sensitive, and critical systems

Gathering documentation for research and problem resolution of issues that may involve capturing and analyzing traces, dumps, and logs

Customization, maintenance, and problem resolution for issues related to CICS

Work with clients and business partners to resolve issues with the ability to provide communication on issues or complex information to a wide audience based on knowledge

Customization, configuration, maintenance, and problem resolution for CICSPlex setups

Coding and problem resolution for installation exits

Assisting development teams in troubleshooting application issues

Interaction and effective communication with many different groups, including application support, mainframe systems support, operations, and various levels of management

Should be able to explain technical information to non-technical personnel

Provide 24x7x365 on-call support on a rotating basis and perform other on-call duties as required

Able to work system maintenance/implementation windows which are generally 1 AM to 5 AM Central Time on Sunday mornings, but can be anytime during the weekend

Work with various groups in evaluating and recommending software products

Evaluate, estimate, and provide recommendations for new clients

Maintain and provide documentation

Prepare for disaster recovery and participate in recovery tests and actual disaster recovery, if declared

Highly skilled with extensive proficiency and provides second (2nd/3rd) level support for production issues

Performs work as a project team member for technical or operational projects

Identifies and defines business requirements for major projects, new systems/applications, policy changes or related projects

Performs troubleshooting and diagnoses of system/application problems

Communicates with internal teams and/or clients regarding problem solving, testing, and related activities

Develops, documents, and implements standards, guidelines, direction and education on process/procedures for staff, creating and modifying REXX and CLISTs

Qualification

CICS AdministrationCICS ConfigurationCICS SupportZ/OS EnvironmentCICSPlex ConfigurationSMP/e KnowledgeParallel Sysplex ExperienceSecurity KnowledgeEncryption KnowledgeMicrosoft OfficeTSO/ISPFREXXCLISTsCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingDocumentation SkillsProject Management Knowledge

Required

Bachelor of Computer Science

Minimum of five or more years' experience for a senior level position involving CICS administration

Configuration and support of CICS regions and related software

Assignments to highly visible, sensitive, and critical systems

Gathering documentation for research and problem resolution of issues that may involve capturing and analyzing traces, dumps, and logs

Customization, maintenance, and problem resolution for issues related to CICS

Work with clients and business partners to resolve issues with the ability to provide communication on issues or complex information to a wide audience based on knowledge

Customization, configuration, maintenance, and problem resolution for CICSPlex setups

Coding and problem resolution for installation exits

Assisting development teams in troubleshooting application issues

Interaction and effective communication with many different groups, including application support, mainframe systems support, operations, and various levels of management

Should be able to explain technical information to non-technical personnel

Provide 24x7x365 on-call support on a rotating basis and perform other on-call duties as required

Able to work system maintenance/implementation windows which are generally 1 AM to 5 AM Central Time on Sunday mornings, but can be anytime during the weekend

Work with various groups in evaluating and recommending software products

Evaluate, estimate, and provide recommendations for new clients

Maintain and provide documentation

Prepare for disaster recovery and participate in recovery tests and actual disaster recovery, if declared

Highly skilled with extensive proficiency and provides second (2nd/3rd) level support for production issues

Performs work as a project team member for technical or operational projects

Identifies and defines business requirements for major projects, new systems/applications, policy changes or related projects

Performs troubleshooting and diagnoses of system/application problems

Communicates with internal teams and/or clients regarding problem solving, testing, and related activities

Develops, documents, and implements standards, guidelines, direction and education on process/procedures for staff, creating and modifying REXX and CLISTs

Possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including a vocabulary and style which permits the conveyance of technical information clearly, concisely, and unambiguously

Be able to communicate effectively to a wide range of audiences in a group presentation setting

Have a demeanor and communications style which is commensurate with client facing communications

Be self-motivating and able to work in a fast-paced environment and work on multiple tasks - completing those tasks within the given timeframe

Be able to function as a team member in a multi-group, multi-team member environment

Be able to use Microsoft PC products like MS-Word and MS-EXCEL

Have at least 7 years programming experience in a technical environment

Be able to perform the functions listed in job description

Be able to use TSO/ISPF sufficiently

Be proficient in configuration, maintenance, and diagnostics in CICS TS

Be knowledgeable in using SMP/e

Be able to work independently with only administrative supervision on highly complex projects with extensive latitude for independent judgment

Develop, document, and implement standards, guidelines, direction and education on process/procedures for staff