Noblesoft Technologies ยท 1 day ago
CICS System Programmer
Frisco, TX
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$40/hr - $45/hr
5+ years expNoblesoft Technologies is seeking a highly skilled and experienced CICS Systems Programmer to join their dedicated mainframe infrastructure team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, customization, maintenance, and performance tuning of IBM CICS Transaction Server environments on z/OS.
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Responsibilities
Plan, prepare, and execute installations, upgrades, and migrations of IBM CICS Transaction Server (CICS TS) across various versions (e.g., from CICS TS 5.x to 6.x)
Perform comprehensive customization of CICS regions, including system initialization parameters (SIT), resource definitions (DFHRPL, DFHCSD, PPT, JCT, DCT, FCT, PCT, etc.), and startup JCL
Apply IBM maintenance (PTFs, APARs) to CICS TS and related products using SMP/E
Provide expert-level support for CICS production and development environments, diagnosing and resolving complex CICS-related incidents and problems promptly
Analyze CICS dumps (system and transaction), traces, logs (e.g., system log, journal logs), and messages to identify root causes of issues
Participate in on-call rotation for 24/7 support of critical CICS systems
Manage and maintain CICS security definitions in collaboration with mainframe security administrators (RACF/ACF2/Top Secret)
Proactively monitor CICS region health, transaction response times, CPU utilization, storage usage, and other key performance indicators using tools like Omegamon for CICS, CICS Performance Analyzer (CICS PA), and SMF data
Analyze performance data, identify bottlenecks, and recommend tuning improvements for CICS regions, applications, and system resources (e.g., storage, dispatching, queueing)
Work with application teams to optimize CICS application performance and resource consumption
Configure and maintain CICS connectivity to other mainframe subsystems such as DB2, MQ, IMS DB/DC, VSAM, and external systems (e.g., through CICS Web Services, CICS Transaction Gateway (CTG), IPIC, MRO, LU6.2)
Troubleshoot inter-region communication (MRO, ISC) and distributed program link (DPL) issues
Support and troubleshoot issues related to CICS web services and RESTful API integration
Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain various Independent Software Vendor (ISV) products that integrate with CICS (e.g., debugging tools, monitoring tools, transaction management tools from vendors like Broadcom/CA, BMC, Rocket Software)
Develop and maintain JCL, REXX, CLISTs, and other scripts for CICS administration, monitoring, automation, and problem diagnosis
Work closely with application development teams, providing technical guidance, code review assistance (related to CICS API usage), and support for new application deployments
Collaborate with z/OS Systems Programmers on shared resources, system-level issues, and overall mainframe health impacting CICS
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for CICS installations, configurations, operational procedures, and troubleshooting guides
Adhere to ITIL best practices for change management, incident management, and problem management
Participate in the planning, testing, and execution of disaster recovery procedures for CICS environments, ensuring high availability and quick recovery of critical online services
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Experience with CICS Web Services, JSON, and RESTful API integration in CICS
Knowledge of CICS Transaction Gateway (CTG) administration
Experience with CICS-DB2 attachment facility and performance considerations
Familiarity with IBM MQ for z/OS configuration and its use by CICS applications
Experience with CICS application debugging tools
Knowledge of z/OS operating system fundamentals, including JES2/JES3, SMS, and WLM
Familiarity with Agile/DevOps methodologies in a mainframe context
Certifications related to CICS or z/OS
Company
Noblesoft Technologies
Noblesoft Technologies Inc, an Inc 500 company, is a custom software solutions provider with market presence in USA, Mexico, India and UK.
51-200 employees
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