Job Description
• Support and maintain CICS environments running on TS v5.5 and higher
• Plan and execute upgrades for both CICS TS and CICSPlex SM environments
• Administer and support the CICSPlex System Manager (SM) environment
• Perform daily operational tasks within CICS, leveraging MRO (Multi-Region Operation) concepts
• Monitor system performance and health using CICS Explorer and other tools
• Manage and enforce security requirements for CICS applications using RACF
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex CICS-related issues with minimal oversight
• Provide support for CICS applications integrated with DB2 and MQ
• Assist in supporting a variety of web-based applications running within the CICS environment
• Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation to ensure system stability and uptime
Day to Day:
Insight Global is seeking a Sr. Mainframe Systems Programmer to join their team. This individual will be responsible for supporting all aspects of CICS services. Within a mainframe environment, including proactively monitoring system performance and making adjustments to ensure optimal efficiency and stability. The ideal candidate will bring strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to quickly identify and resolve complex CICS-related issues. They should be comfortable collaborating with both customers and vendors to effectively address technical challenges and drive timely resolutions. In addition, this role involves active participation in the planning, design, testing, documentation, and research of CICS-related projects. They will work closely with internal support teams to ensure the environment continues to meet evolving business and technical requirements. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, capable of working independently, and able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams while requiring minimal supervision.
Pay rate for this role ranges from $72-$78 per hour. Based on relevant experience.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
Required Skills & Experience
• 10+ years of experience as a CICS Systems Programmer
• Strong experience with CICS Transaction Server (TS) v5.5 or higher
• Proven experience implementing automation within CICS system operations
• Hands-on experience with capacity planning and performance tuning
• Ability to read, analyze, and debug mainframe core dumps
• Proficiency with TSO, ISPF, SDSF, and JCL
• Working knowledge of SMP/E for software installation and maintenance
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
• Willing to mentor others
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.