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Neshent Technologies

$53.50 - $68/hr

We are seeking a CICS System Programmer to administer, support, and optimize enterprise IBM CICS ... Required Qualifications * 5+ years of experience working in IBM z/OS mainframe environments.

Neshent Technologies

$49.50 - $63/hr

We are seeking a CICS System Programmer to administer, support, and optimize enterprise IBM CICS ... Required Qualifications * 5+ years of experience working in IBM z/OS mainframe environments.

IT America Inc

IBM Mainframe Administrator

Dallas, TX · Remote

Troubleshoot CICS, DB2, MQ Series, and COBOL application performance issues related to migration ... IBM Mainframe Administrator Certifications (Preferred but Not Mandatory) * IBM Certified System ...

Accel BI

Mainframe System Programmer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$53.50 - $68/hr

Administer, support, troubleshoot, and debug CICS applications and services. Provide configuration ... Investigate and resolve mainframe application and system issues. Collaborate with application ...

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How much do mainframe cics administrator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for mainframe cics administrator in the United States is $51.13, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46.63 and $64.42 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a mainframe CICS administrator?

Mainframe CICS Administrators are IT professionals responsible for managing and maintaining IBM's Customer Information Control System (CICS) on mainframe computers. They ensure the smooth operation, security, and performance of CICS environments, which support high-volume transaction processing for critical business applications. Their duties include installing and upgrading CICS software, configuring system resources, monitoring performance, troubleshooting issues, and providing technical support to development teams. CICS Administrators play a vital role in maintaining the reliability and efficiency of large-scale enterprise systems.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a mainframe CICS administrator?

To thrive as a Mainframe CICS Administrator, you need expertise in mainframe systems, especially IBM z/OS, CICS configuration, troubleshooting, and a background in computer science or related fields. Familiarity with tools such as IBM Resource Access Control Facility (RACF), CICS Transaction Server, and JCL scripting, as well as relevant IT certifications, is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication help in resolving issues and collaborating with cross-functional teams. These skills ensure the reliability, security, and efficiency of mission-critical transaction processing environments.

What are the typical challenges faced by a mainframe CICS administrator, and how can they be addressed?

Mainframe CICS Administrators often face challenges related to ensuring high system availability, managing system upgrades, and troubleshooting complex transactional issues. Keeping pace with evolving security standards and integrating legacy systems with newer technologies can also be demanding. These challenges are best addressed through proactive system monitoring, regular training on new CICS features, and close collaboration with application developers and infrastructure teams to resolve performance bottlenecks efficiently.

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CICS System Programmer

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Neshent Technologies
11 - 50 employees
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$53.50 - $68/hr

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Job description

We are seeking a CICS System Programmer to administer, support, and optimize enterprise IBM CICS environments. This role focuses on CICS platform stability, availability, performance, configuration, and system-level troubleshooting, rather than application development.

Roles and Responsibilities
  • Ensure CICS production and test regions are stable, available, and operating efficiently.
  • Monitor system health, performance, and capacity, and proactively address availability risks.
  • Install, configure, maintain, upgrade, and patch CICS Transaction Server (CICS TS) environments.
  • Manage CICS regions, startup parameters (DFHSIT), resource definitions (RDO), and system configuration settings.
  • Perform CICS version migrations, upgrades, and PTF maintenance.
  • Monitor transaction performance, CPU utilization, storage usage, and system metrics.
  • Troubleshoot performance issues, abends, dumps, logs, and traces to identify root causes and implement fixes.
  • Provide production support and resolve complex CICS system-level incidents.
  • Work with security teams to manage secure access to CICS resources using RACF.
  • Support CICS integration with DB2, MQ, IMS, TCP/IP, and web services.
  • Support CICS environments operating across Sysplex and distributed environments.
  • Maintain accurate system documentation, configuration records, and operational procedures.
  • Follow established ITIL and change-management processes for system changes and production support.
Required Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience working in IBM z/OS mainframe environments.
  • Strong hands-on experience with CICS Transaction Server (CICS TS).
  • Experience installing, configuring, maintaining, upgrading, and patching CICS.
  • Experience managing CICS regions, DFHSIT parameters, RDO resource definitions, and startup configurations.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills involving system dumps, logs, traces, abends, and performance issues.
  • Experience with CICS performance monitoring and tuning tools.
  • Strong understanding of mainframe system operations and infrastructure.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting Sysplex environments.
  • Familiarity with monitoring tools such as OMEGAMON, MainView, or TMON.
  • Experience integrating CICS with DB2, MQ, IMS, TCP/IP, and distributed systems.
  • Knowledge of mainframe security and RACF.
  • Automation or scripting experience using REXX, Python, or Shell.
  • Experience supporting large-scale enterprise or financial services environments.

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