Principal CICS Systems Programmer

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DS Technologies Inc is looking for Principal CICS Systems Programmer role for one of our premier clients.

Job Title: Principal CICS Systems Programmer

Location: Woodlawn, MD Onsite

Industry: Government / IT Services

Job Category: Mainframe Systems Programming / Infrastructure

Overview

Seeking a Principal CICS Systems Programmer to design, implement, optimize, and support complex IBM CICS environments. This hands-on leadership role requires strong experience with system internals, software installation, IBM utilities, COTS integration, and modernization across multiple LPAR systems in a secure federal environment.

Position: Onsite

Responsibilities

• Manage and support CICS v6.x environments including tuning and troubleshooting
• Install and maintain COTS tools like InterTest, Abend-Aid, CICS MAPR, and IBM utilities
• Architect scalable CICS environments using CICSPLEX, CPSM, SYSPLEX
• Lead integration projects involving IBM MQ for z/OS, CICS TG, SMP/E, and z/OSMF
• Ensure system performance, disaster recovery, and debugging support
• Document configurations and manage software lifecycle through SDLC
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate with internal/external teams
• Evaluate and implement modernization technologies
• Participate in on-call rotations and knowledge-sharing sessions
  
  

Requirement Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (advanced degrees may substitute experience)
• 8 years in CICS system programming
• 4 years with IBM utilities and COTS tools (InterTest, Abend-Aid, CICS MAPR)
• 3 years of IBM MQ for z/OS administration
• Expertise in CICSPLEX, CPSM, SYSPLEX, mainframe networking, and transaction debugging
• Experience with IBM utilities on z/OS V3R1 and COTS tools (MacKinney, CA InterTest, Abend-AID)
• Familiarity with MVS and z/OS USS
• Strong documentation, stakeholder communication, and problem-solving skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CICS Transaction Gateway, SAS, REXX scripting
• Proficient in SMP/E and z/OSMF
• Application programming experience in mainframe environments
  
  

Additional Information

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Public Trust clearance
• Onsite availability required in Woodlawn, MD (No remote option)
  
  

Candidate Details

• Proven expertise in IBM CICS system internals and infrastructure support
• Strong technical leadership and cross-functional coordination skills
• Must be a U.S.-based candidate eligible for public trust clearance
  
  

If you are interested, Kindly share your resume to Sahithya@dstechnologiesinc.com

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