CICS Systems Programmer

Principal CICS Systems Programmer RATE $120.00

Vendor Notes *** Selected candidate must be willing to work on-site in Woodlawn, MD 5 days a week.

6400 Security Blvd Woodland MD 21244

Planned Start 3/24/2025

Key Required Skills:

CICS v6.x System Programming, COTS tools administration (InterTest, Abend-Aid, CICS MAPR), IBM utilities administration, IBM MQ for z/OS administration, and IBM z/OS.

Position Description:

Architect, design, integrate, implement, and manage the operation of large-scale, complex CICS environments (CICSPLEX, CPSM, SYSPLEX) across multiple LPAR mainframe systems.

Leverage deep expertise in CICS system programming, application development, IBM MQ, CICS Transaction Gateway, SAS, REXX, IBM utilities, SMP/E, z/OSMF, COTS tools, and z/OS to optimize mainframe operations and support application modernization.

Skills Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering or a related field.

Master's or doctorate degree may substitute for required experience

8 years of combined experience with CICS system programming.

4 years of combined experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting IBM utilities and COTS tools: InterTest, Abend-Aid, map generator (CICS MAPR), and other similar products.

3 years of experience administering IBM MQ for z/OS.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust. Contract requirement.

(Required Skills)

Proven experience architecting, designing, integrating, implementing, and managing the operation of large-scale, complex CICS environments (CICSPLEX, CPSM, SYSPLEX) across multiple LPAR mainframe systems.

Experience architecting, designing, installing, upgrading, configuring, and troubleshooting IBM MQ for z/OS.

Proven experience with and deep understanding of CICS v6.x installation, internals, analysis, systems, application debugging and mainframe networking protocols and interfaces.

Build, configure, and upgrade CICS Transaction Server regions independently.

Experience customizing and administrating the various IBM subsystems and Independent Software Vendor (ISV) tools.

Experience installing, maintaining, customizing, and providing user support for CA InterTest for CICS, Compuware Abend-AID for CICS, map generator (CICS/MAPRII 5.3), MacKinney Batch to CICS, and other similar products.

Experience working with IBM utilities on z/OS V3R1, including installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Experience using Multiple Virtual System (MVS) components and z/OS Unix System Services (USS) file system.

Solid knowledge of application programming.

Excellent communication skills, including the ability to tailor messages for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Strong ability to work with external vendors and internal stakeholders.

Exceptional documentation skills, with a focus on detail, clarity, and accuracy.

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to remain calm under pressure.

Self-motivated, independent, and a proactive problem solver.

(Desired Skills)

Hands on experience with application programming and CICS Transaction Gateway.

Working knowledge of SAS and REXX.

Proficiency with System Modification Program Extended (SMP/E) and IBM® z/OS® Management Facility (z/OSMF).

Education:

Bachelor's degree with 12 years of experience.