CICS Systems Programmer

Computer Task Group, Inc•Phoenix, AZ

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

CTG is seeking to fill a CICS Systems Programmer position for our client. This is a hybrid role located in the Phoenix, AZ metro area, with an initial duration of 6 months and the potential for conversion after that period. The role requires U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or other EAD holders, and does not sponsor visa-dependent candidates.

Requirements

Strong experience with IBM CICS Transaction Server (CICS TS)
Expertise in IBM z/OS systems programming
Hands-on experience with: CICSPlex SM (CPSM), MQ Series, DB2 and IMS interfaces, VTAM/TCP-IP, RACF security, SMP/E, JCL, REXX, and CLIST
Experience with performance tuning and troubleshooting in enterprise OLTP environments
5+ years of experience as a CICS Systems Programmer in large enterprise mainframe environments
Experience supporting mission-critical transaction-processing systems
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of web services and API integrations preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Background in banking, insurance, healthcare, government, retail, or large enterprise environments preferred

Responsibilities

Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade IBM CICS Transaction Server (CICS TS) environments on IBM z/OS.
Support and administer CICS regions, CICSPlex SM (CPSM), MQ, DB2, IMS, VTAM, and TCP/IP connectivity.
Monitor and optimize CICS system performance, transaction throughput, and resource utilization.
Troubleshoot complex CICS, z/OS, and application-related production issues.
Perform system maintenance, migrations, patches, and upgrades using SMP/E and related tools.
Support disaster recovery, high availability, and business continuity initiatives.
Implement and maintain RACF security controls and standards.
Automate operational tasks using JCL, REXX, CLIST, and scripting tools.
Collaborate with developers, DBAs, infrastructure teams, and operations support staff.
Participate in on-call support rotations and production incident management.