Principle CICS Systems Engineer

SPECTRAFOR is seeking a Principal CICS Systems Engineer to support Mainframe Systems. The role involves ensuring reliable, high-performance mainframe infrastructure for critical business applications while leading a team to enhance system resilience and streamline processes.

Responsibilities:

• Team is supporting Mainframe Systems
• This candidate ensures reliable, high-performance mainframe infrastructure for critical business applications, while leading a team to enhance system resilience, streamline processes, and drive continuous improvement across CICS and data management operations
• System Maintenance & Support : Overseeing CICS transaction servers, VSAM data replication, and disaster recovery on z/OS platforms, ensuring stability and performance for critical business applications
• Technical Leadership & Mentorship : Providing guidance and support to team members, resolving complex technical issues, and offering strategic direction on infrastructure design and implementation
• Project Management & Communication : Leading high-visibility projects, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and regularly updating leadership on project statuses, technical solutions, and improvements

Requirements:

• 5+ years of Expertise in CICS Systems Support, including: System Dumps, Interfaces, and Internal CICS Operations
• 7+ years of technical leadership experience with the ability to manage and mentor a team, drive complex projects, and communicate solutions to multiple leadership levels
• Expertise with key mainframe tools and languages, including JCL, SMP/E, REXX, VSAM, and diagnostic tools (e.g., IPCS/Dump reading, CAFC, Abend Aid, Intertest), as well as familiarity with programming languages like Assembler, COBOL, and Java
• Bachelor's Degree required
• At least 3+ years of experience with CICS
• Familiarity with installing an RSU, 'Recommended Services Update' This is regular maintenance for CICS programming