Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and manage CICS systems on IBM mainframe environments.
• Setting up and administration of CICSPlex environments.
• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of CICS applications and environments to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and availability.
• Work with teams to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve complex CICS-related issues, ensuring minimal system downtime.
• Perform capacity planning, system tuning, and performance optimization for CICS systems.
• Oversee CICS system migrations, upgrades, and patches while ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Develop and enforce best practices, guidelines, and standards for CICS application development, deployment, and maintenance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, propose solutions, and manage change requests related to CICS applications.
• Ensure the integration of CICS systems with other mainframe and distributed environments.
• Automate routine tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual interventions.
• Maintain documentation for CICS systems and processes, ensuring that all changes are accurately recorded and auditable.
• Assist in disaster recovery and business continuity planning for CICS environments.

Qualifications:

• 12+ years of hands-on experience in CICS lifecycle management, including installation, configuration, and optimization.
• Strong knowledge of CICS transaction processing, performance tuning, debugging, and problem resolution.
• Expertise in CICS-related tools (e.g., CICS Explorer, CICS Performance Analyzer, CICS related ISV products, etc.) and integration with other mainframe systems.
• In-depth understanding of CICS security management and compliance protocols.
• Familiarity with CICS interfaces, including MQ, zOS Connect, and external systems integration.
• Extensive experience with CICS upgrade and patch management processes.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex CICS issues.
• Knowledge of disaster recovery processes and techniques related to CICS systems.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of JCL, REXX, Basic COBOL, SQL and other mainframe scripting languages.