Mainframe CICS Systems Programmer

Mainframe CICS Systems ProgrammerNTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.We are currently seeking a Mainframe CICS Systems Programmer to join our team in the United States (US). This is a remote position, but you must have the required CICS experience to be considered.A Mainframe CICS Systems Programmer has technical, domain level and specialist skills to ensure that all the engineering services are operated, maintained and constantly upgraded as technology advances.There can be multiple functions within the job involving multiple products and technologies. Including but not limited to programming, support to maintain essential environmental conditions & analysis – creating functional/technical design solutions. The job holder may specialize in a single or combination of those functions/technologies.You will be involved in overseeing the deployment, planning, configuration & testing. For this role the Series CICS Engineer will cover the support and management of all CICS services within the IBM mainframe environment.ResponsibilitiesAs a CICS system programmer, you'll need to:Install, administrate, maintain, resource definitions and supporting CICS systems softwareSupport and maintain CICS production including 'out of hours' troubleshootingProvide technical assistance to developers and application support teamsDesign and develop new hardware and software technology solutionsLead and direct problem investigation and recovery in complex situationsInstall and test new versions of CICSProvide 2nd and 3rd Level Support for applications that use CICS.Establish the needs of users and monitor user access and securityMonitor performance and manage parameters in order to provide fast responses to front-end usersDevelop, manage and test back-up and recovery plansEnsure that storage and archiving procedures are functioning correctlyEnsure there is provision for data security and recovery control (ensuring all data is retrievable in an emergency).Required Qualifications10+ CICS System Programmer or Technical Specialist experience10+ Proven knowledge of a combination of the following products:CICS Transaction Server 4.2 and/or 5.3SMP/EOmegamon/CICSACF2 & RACFAdditional QualificationsA flexible and adaptable management style with experience of developing yourself and othersA track record of making complex business decisions with authority, even in times of ambiguity, considering the potential long-term risks and implicationsPreferred QualificationMainframe SYSPlex environment experienceMust reside in the US#LI-NorthAmerica #Mainframe #CICSAbout NTT DATANTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.