Principle CICS Systems Engineer

SPECTRAFOR is seeking a Principle CICS Systems Engineer to support mainframe systems for financial institutions. The role involves ensuring high-performance infrastructure for critical applications, leading a team for system resilience, and managing technical projects while providing mentorship.

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing CICS transaction servers, VSAM data replication, and disaster recovery on z/OS platforms, ensuring stability and performance for critical business applications
• Providing guidance and support to team members, resolving complex technical issues, and offering strategic direction on infrastructure design and implementation
• 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
• Mainframe Infrastructure – The team operates within a mainframe ecosystem, managing z/OS platforms and providing technical support and maintenance for CICS Transaction Servers and VSAM data replication
• Familiarity with installing an RSU, 'Recommended Services Update' This is regular maintenance for CICS programming