Mainframe CICS Infra Admin

CICS System Programmer- Mainframe: Keywords-Mainframe CICS z/OS,( Infra – administration and maintenance)

Job Description: Mainframe CICS Admin

The ideal candidate for this role will have the below experience and qualifications:

• Experience in upgrade/install of CICS Transaction Servers, zCEE, CICS PA  and other vendor products(CAFC) along with maintenance by applying FIX packs periodically.
• Installation and tuning processes and procedures for CICS webservices and CICSplex System manager ,JVM Servers and Angels stated tasks so that all CICS services and infrastructures meet operational targets.
• Should be self-sufficient and able to perform most of the tasks involved in his/her role without assistance.
• Good knowledge on monitoring and administrative tools like Omegamon, Sysview  or any other equivalent for support.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and provide administrative solutions where appropriate.
• Working knowledge of System z communications and Systems Network Architecture (SNA) concepts
• Ability to interpret and utilize assembler output listings.
• Monitor ticketing tool to resolve incidents and requests within agreed SLAs.
• Adopt to weekends to support which get planned on rotational basis to change implementation and supports client systems for 24/7 on rotational basis.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, we are looking, A candidate with problem solving skills, who takes accountability and responsibility in troubleshooting, researching, and resolving application issues with:

• Utilizing system diagnostics tools like CA SYSVIEW / Omegamon / Mainview, Fault Analyzer, CICS PA to arrive at problem solutions, Hands on CICS SSL Setup Troubleshooting
• Understating of CICS Application Architecture (CMAS/MRO and NON MRO ), design and maintenance,  for CICS connections from CICS as well Off host DataPower , WAS, JAVA   to analyze architecture and security issues, and perform advanced troubleshooting.  
• Working knowledge of z/OS Job Control Language (JCL).
• Tool - Service Now for Incident/Change Management, BMC Remedy On-Demand Tool.
• Ensure documentation of all DR related operational processes and procedures.