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Cigna Healthcare · 3 weeks ago

DB2 Systems Programmer – Subject Matter Expert (Db2) - Infrastructure Engineering Senior Advisor

Morris Plains, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$121K/yr - $201K/yr

7+ years exp

Cigna Healthcare is dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those they serve. They are seeking a DB2 Systems Programmer to lead and innovate in z/OS mainframe environments, driving strategic outcomes and mentoring others to ensure peak performance of enterprise systems.

Hospital & Health Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Install, customize, support, and maintain DB2 and related products to ensure robust, secure, and high-performing environments

Maintain baseline operations for DB2 test and production systems, proactively identifying and resolving issues

Provide expert technical support and problem determination for both systems and applications teams, using advanced tools like IPCS and Abend-aid

Participate in disaster recovery exercises, supporting enterprise system recovery and business continuity

Take ownership of and resolve highly complex or critical incidents within the mainframe DB2 environment

Consult on projects with business application teams, offering strategic guidance and technical expertise

Support off-hours product maintenance and installs as needed, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations

Qualification

DB2 internalsZ/OS environmentIPCSAbend-aidSMP/E product installsJCL programmingCOBOL programmingAssembler programmingJAVA programmingMVS/REXX programmingISPF DialogTivoli-MonitoringOmegamonUNIX Systems ServicesNetwork protocolsTCP/IPVTAMLU 6.2APPCFTPTN3270Microsoft OfficeLeadership skillsInterpersonal skillsCollaboration skillsCommunication skills

Required

Minimum 7 years of experience as a DB2 Systems Programmer in a z/OS environment

Expert-level knowledge of DB2 internals and SMP/E product installs

Proven ability to debug system and application dumps using IPCS and Abend-aid

Demonstrated leadership skills; able to coach, mentor, and direct junior technical resources

Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and team skills

Effective oral and written communication abilities

Preferred

Experience with z/OS, TSO/ISPF, Db2, UNIX Systems Services

Proficiency with Tivoli-Monitoring, Omegamon and Microsoft Office products

Programming skills in JCL, COBOL, Assembler, JAVA, MVS/REXX, ISPF Dialog

Familiarity with network protocols: TCP/IP, VTAM, LU 6.2, APPC, FTP, TN3270

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field

Benefits

Medical

Vision

Dental

Well-being and behavioral health programs

401(k)

Company paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

A minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year

Paid holidays

Company

Cigna Healthcare

We are a health benefits provider that advocates for better health through every stage of life.

Founded in 1982

Bloomfield, CT, US

10001+ employees

http://www.cigna.com

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