Mainframe CIS Infra-CICS

We are looking for an experienced Mainframe CIS Infra CICS Chief with deep expertise in CICS software installation, customization, and administration in large data-sharing environments. The role involves managing and optimizing CICSplex systems, ensuring high availability, performance, and security, while providing technical leadership in CICS infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, customize, and maintain mainframe

  CICS software

  in large-scale data-sharing environments.
• Manage and optimize

  CICSplex

  environments using

  CICS Explorer

  .
• Define and manage

  resource definitions and dependencies

  , ensuring system stability.
• Work with

  Coupling Facility (CF) structures

  in business-critical applications.
• Perform

  problem determination

  and troubleshooting using tools like

  Omegamon, Fault Analyzer, IPCS (dump analysis)

  .
• Clone and sunset CICS regions as per business requirements.
  
• Implement and monitor

  CICS security policies

  using

  RACF

  .
• Analyze

  SMF 110 records

  for performance tuning and issue resolution.
• Ensure high availability and compliance with ITIL processes.
  
• Automate CICS events using

  CICSplex RTA

  and system automation tools on z/OS.
• Work with vendor and z/OS tools such as

  SDSF, RMF

  , and others for system performance and monitoring.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years

  of hands-on experience in installing/customizing CICS software.

• 5+ years

  managing

  CICSplex and CICS Explorer

  .
• Strong expertise in

  CICS resource definitions, CF structures, and SMF analysis

  .
• Solid understanding of

  CICS security (RACF)

  and ITIL-aligned operations.
• Skilled in

  Omegamon, Fault Analyzer, IPCS dump analysis

  .
• Proven experience with

  CICS region cloning/sunsetting

  .
• Knowledge of

  high availability systems

  and automation in mainframe environments.
• Exposure to multiple

  vendor and z/OS tools

  (SDSF, RMF, etc.).

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
  
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  
• Ability to lead and collaborate in cross-functional teams.