Mainframe CICS Systems Programmer Senior

USAA

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$114,080–$218,030 / yr
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11 days ago
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USAA (United Services Automobile Association) is a San Antonio-based Fortune 500 financial services company founded in 1922, dedicated to providing insurance, banking, and investment solutions exclusively to U.S. military members, veterans, and their families.

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TL;DR · Mainframe CICS Systems Programmer Senior

The Mainframe CICS Systems Programmer Senior joins the Mainframe Infrastructure team to manage IBM's Customer Information Control System on z/OS operating systems. This role involves installing, configuring, and maintaining CICS Transaction Server software, including applying vendor patches using SMP/E. You will monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, and tune regions using tools like Intellimagic, RMF, and BMC Mainview. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting complex system issues, providing developer support, and integrating CICS with DB2 and MQ subsystems. You will also implement security protocols via RACF, execute disaster recovery procedures, and develop REXX automation scripts. The position requires proficiency in COBOL, JCL, and REXX to manage high-volume, online transaction processing. You will ensure production service optimization by balancing availability, security, and functional requirements within a mission-critical middleware environment.

What you'll do

  • Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain CICS Transaction Server and related software using tools like SMP/E.
  • Monitor CICS system performance and tune regions to meet service level agreements using RMF and BMC Mainview.
  • Troubleshoot and debug complex system and application issues by analyzing system dumps and collaborating with vendors.
  • Provide technical support to development teams by managing CICS regions and defining application resources.
  • Integrate CICS with other z/OS subsystems such as DB2 and MQ.
  • Implement CICS security protocols using RACF and execute disaster recovery procedures.
  • Develop REXX automation scripts to streamline system management and improve operational efficiency.
  • Design scalable IT infrastructure and develop software-defined infrastructure in CI/CD pipelines.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree or 4 additional years of experience beyond the minimum requirement.
  • 6 years of infrastructure experience, including 2 years in a Systems Operations environment.
  • 4 years of experience creating, modifying, and maintaining infrastructure and individual system components.
  • 7-10+ years of hands-on experience as a CICS Systems Programmer in a z/OS mainframe environment.
  • Proficiency in JCL, REXX, COBOL, and SMP/E for mainframe software installation and maintenance.
  • In-depth knowledge of z/OS operating systems, CICS Transaction Server architecture, and subsystems like DB2 and MQ.
  • Experience with CICS performance tuning, security protocols (RACF), and disaster recovery planning.
  • IBM Certified Specialist – CICS Transaction Server for z/OS (preferred).

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