Senior/Lead CICS Systems Programmer

Senior/Lead CICS Systems ProgrammerThis is an excellent opportunity for a Senior/Lead CICS Systems Programmer who enjoys working on the infrastructure side of the mainframe environment. The client is looking for a true technical expert who can also lead projects, mentor others, and collaborate across multiple infrastructure teams.Title: Manager / Lead Systems Programmer – CICS Mainframe InfrastructureLocations:Jersey City, NJ (NY Metro)Pittsburgh, PAOrlando (Lake Mary), FLNashville, TN (Pending confirmation)What They're Looking ForThis is NOT an application development role. They are specifically seeking someone with deep CICS Infrastructure Systems Programming experience. The ideal candidate will have experience with:CICS Systems ProgrammingCICS InfrastructureCICSPlexz/OSCICS Performance & TuningCICS Installation & UpgradesCapacity PlanningDisaster RecoveryBusiness Continuity PlanningTCP/IP support within CICS environmentsPerformance analysis and troubleshootingEnterprise Mainframe environmentsLeadership ResponsibilitiesThe client would strongly prefer someone who has:Led or managed CICS infrastructure projectsCoordinated enterprise upgradesWorked cross-functionally with infrastructure and application teamsPlanned large technical initiativesMentored junior Systems ProgrammersWorked directly with management and executive stakeholdersFormal people management experience is highly desirable but not absolutely required if the candidate has strong technical leadership experience.Required ExperienceCandidates should have:Senior/Lead-level CICS Systems Programming experienceStrong z/OS experienceCICSPlex expertiseCICS Performance & TuningInstallation, maintenance, and upgrades of CICS environmentsExperience troubleshooting and optimizing enterprise CICS environmentsDisaster Recovery and Business Continuity planningTCP/IP experience supporting CICSStrong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skillsNice-to-Have ExperienceFinancial ServicesBankingLarge enterprise environmentsHigh-volume transaction processingIBM Mainframe InfrastructureIdeal TitlesPlease prioritize candidates with titles such as:Lead CICS Systems ProgrammerSenior CICS Systems ProgrammerCICS Infrastructure EngineerMainframe Systems ProgrammerMainframe Infrastructure Engineerz/OS Systems ProgrammerSenior Mainframe EngineerEnterprise Mainframe EngineerCICS Technical LeadCICS Systems Engineer Anveta