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Shrive Technologies · 1 day ago

CICS System Programmer

Frisco, TX

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Shrive Technologies is seeking a CICS System Programmer to join their team. The role involves extensive hands-on experience with IBM CICS Transaction Server, focusing on installation, customization, maintenance, and problem determination across multiple versions.

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No H1B

Hiring Manager

Ravinder Reddy Kolan

Responsibilities

5-8 years of extensive hands-on experience as a CICS Systems Programmer on z/OS

In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with IBM CICS Transaction Server (CICS TS) installation, customization, maintenance, and problem determination across multiple versions (ideally including CICS TS 5.x and higher)

Strong proficiency in SMP/E for CICS and related product maintenance

Expertise in CICS Resource Definition Online (RDO) and batch definitions

Solid understanding of CICS architecture, transaction flow, storage management (DSA, ECDSA, GDSA), dispatching, and task control

Proficiency in JCL, TSO/ISPF, and REXX or CLIST for CICS administration and automation

Experience with CICS performance monitoring and tuning using tools like Omegamon for CICS, CICS Performance Analyzer (CICS PA), or similar

Ability to analyze CICS system dumps (e.g., IPCS), traces, and logs for root cause analysis

Hands-on experience with CICS connectivity options (MRO, ISC, IPIC, EXCI) and their troubleshooting

Familiarity with CICS integration with other mainframe subsystems (e.g., DB2, MQ, VSAM)

Understanding of mainframe security products (RACF, ACF2, or Top Secret) as they relate to CICS resource security

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills

Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse technical teams

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, high-pressure environment

Qualification

CICS Systems ProgrammerIBM CICS Transaction ServerSMP/ECICS Resource Definition OnlineCICS architectureJCLTSO/ISPFREXXCICS performance monitoringCICS connectivity optionsMainframe security productsAnalytical skillsAgile methodologiesDevOps methodologiesCICS Web ServicesCICS Transaction GatewayCICS application debuggingZ/OS fundamentalsCICS-DB2 attachmentIBM MQ for z/OSCICS certificationsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsIndependent work

Required