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NTT DATA Services

Technology Consulting Manager

Buffalo, NY · On-site +1

$95K - $222K/yr

... remote position, but you must have the required CICS experience to be considered. A Mainframe CICS Systems Programmer has technical, domain level and specialist skills to ensure that all the ...

NTT DATA Services

Technology Consulting Manager

Buffalo, NY · On-site +1

$95K - $222K/yr

... remote position, but you must have the required CICS experience to be considered. A Mainframe CICS Systems Programmer has technical, domain level and specialist skills to ensure that all the ...

NTT DATA Services

DB2 Systems Programmer

Buffalo, NY · Remote

$95K - $177K/yr

... remote position, but you must have the required DB2 experience to be considered. We are adding a ... Ensure stability and integrity of a highly responsive OLTP (CICS) DB2 environment. * Establish the ...

NTT DATA Services

DB2 Systems Programmer

Buffalo, NY · Remote

$95K - $177K/yr

... remote position, but you must have the required DB2 experience to be considered. We are adding a ... Ensure stability and integrity of a highly responsive OLTP (CICS) DB2 environment. * Establish the ...

1 point system

z/OS Systems Programmer

Buffalo, NY · Remote

Remote Duration: 18+-month contract NOTES FROM MANAGER / REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: Skill Set 1: ... Working knowledge of key z/OS subsystems such as CICS, DB2, and USS/zFS . * Proficiency with ...

Kyndryl

Mainframe CICS System Administrator

Phoenix, AZ · On-site +1

$61K - $146K/yr

... technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always ... Participate in on-call rotation with the engineering teams. * The ability to follow a project ...

Kyndryl

Mainframe DB2 Systems Programmer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site +1

$54.50 - $69.50/hr

CICS * IMS * MQ and distributed systems One of the benefits of Kyndryl is that we work with clients ... Programming experience with REXX * Working knowledge of SQL, JIRA, SMP/E, RACF, TCP/IP, Network ...

Centraprise

Mainframe CICS Admin

Technical Lead Location - Salt Lake City, UT(Remote) Duration: Full Time Skill: Mainframe CICS ... Create both transaction and system dumps (and port to vendors for analysis). * RDO (resource ...

A.C. Coy

Cobol/CICS Developer (Remote)

Indianapolis, IN · Remote

$48 - $65/hr

Tier One Technologies is seeking a COBOL/CICS Developer to provide system development, enhancement ... This will be a 100% remote Contract-to-Hire position. * Must be a US Citizen. * SELECTED CANDIDATES ...

A.C. Coy

Cobol/CICS Developer (Remote)

Indianapolis, IN · Remote

$48 - $65/hr

* Tier One Technologies is seeking a COBOL/CICS Developer to provide system development, enhancement ... This will be a 100% remote Contract-to-Hire position. * Must be a US Citizen. * SELECTED CANDIDATES ...

A.C. Coy

Cobol/CICS Developer (Remote)

Indianapolis, IN · On-site +1

$48 - $65/hr

Tier One Technologies is seeking a COBOL/CICS Developer to provide system development, enhancement ... This will be a 100% remote Contract-to-Hire position. * Must be a US Citizen. * SELECTED CANDIDATES ...

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As of Jul 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote cics systems programmer in the United States is $49.75, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36.06 and $62.26 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Cics Systems Programmer vs Remote Mainframe Developer?

AspectRemote Cics Systems ProgrammerRemote Mainframe Developer
Primary RoleMaintains and optimizes CICS transaction processing systemsDevelops, tests, and maintains mainframe applications
Skills & CertificationsExperience with CICS, COBOL, JCL; certifications in mainframe technologiesProficiency in COBOL, JCL, DB2; mainframe development certifications
Work EnvironmentMainframe environments, often in financial or government sectorsMainframe systems across various industries like banking, insurance
Common UsageFocuses on system stability and transaction managementFocuses on application development and maintenance

The Remote Cics Systems Programmer primarily manages and maintains CICS transaction systems, ensuring their stability and performance. In contrast, a Remote Mainframe Developer develops and maintains mainframe applications. While both roles require mainframe skills and similar certifications, their focus areas differ—system management versus application development.

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Senior CICS System Programmer

Futran Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 21 hours ago

Job description

Senior CICS System Programmer
Remote USA
Long Term Contract
Responsibilities
Installation and Maintenance:
Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain CICS Transaction Server and associated sub-products.
Perform build and deletion of CICS regions as required.
Apply maintenance and fixes using SMP/E and related IBM mainframe utilities.
Uninstall obsolete or superseded CICS components following change management standards.
System Administration and Performance:
Conduct performance monitoring and tuning of CICS regions to ensure optimal transaction response times.
Perform problem determination and root cause analysis, providing timely resolutions.
Execute proactive and corrective tuning measures to improve system performance and reliability.
Security and Compliance:
Implement and maintain RACF and DB2 access controls within CICS environments.
Ensure compliance with security standards and participate in audit and security reviews.
Configure and manage web-enabled CICS services securely.
Disaster Recovery and Availability:
Participate in Disaster Recovery (DR) planning, testing, and execution.
Ensure backup and recovery strategies align with corporate continuity policies.
Provide 24x7 on-call support for service restoration, problem resolution, and system recovery.
Change and Incident Management:
Perform basic change management functions including ticket handling, approvals, and documentation.
Lead or participate in client-driven and internal upgrade projects, ensuring minimal downtime.
Escalate SEV1 and SEV2 incidents to vendors when necessary and track resolution progress.
Collaboration and Leadership:
Work with application developers, DBAs, network, and storage teams to coordinate cross-system changes.
Lead moderately complex projects, such as environment upgrades or platform migrations.
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior system programmers or operations staff.
Skills Must have:
Proven experience with IBM CICS Transaction Server installation, customization, and administration.
Strong knowledge of SMP/E for software maintenance and product upgrades.
Experience in problem determination, performance tuning, and web-enabling CICS.
Solid understanding of mainframe security (RACF) and DB2 access controls.
Experience with Disaster Recovery planning and testing.
Familiarity with change management tools and incident tracking systems (e.g., ServiceNow, Remedy).
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Nice to have:
Knowledge of REXX and Assembler programming for automation and diagnostic scripting.
Exposure to z/OSMF, Zowe, or DevOps automation tools for mainframe environments.

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