Apex Systems
## Job Description# Mainframe System ProgrammerApex Systems is hiring a **Mainframe Systems Programmer** for their CICS environment.* Provide overall support for all CICS environments including, but not limited to, installation, modification, analysis, debugging, initiating support tickets, updating configurations, testing, and trouble shooting.* Lead the installation of new CICS versions through a project life cycle.* Apply updates from IBM as required.* Support CICS Transaction Gateway.* Design, develop and implement solutions in the CICS environment.* Support front end developers.* Support, install and maintain Third Party Products related to CICS.* Perform problem tracking, diagnosis and root-cause analysis, troubleshooting, and resolution for complex issues. In this capacity, performs programming and debugging activities.* Responds to issues in a timely manner by receiving and investigating incidents or service tickets.* Occasional contact with end-users.* Mentor teammates with less experience.* Lead moderately complex projects and participate in larger, more complex projects.* Collaborate with teammates and support personnel from other departments for projects, support, incident resolution and upgrades.* Maintain all relevant documentation.* Demonstrated ability to install, configure, customize and support multiple CICS regions and environments.* Experience supporting CICS table updates working with application developers.* Experience supporting CICS Transaction Gateway.* Ability to install and customize IBM and third-party software using SMP/E, zOSMF, or vendor specific installation methods.* Solid knowledge of mainframe JCL and utilities.* Experience using TSO, ISPF, SDSF, and SMF.* Working knowledge of JES2, REXX, CLIST.* Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills.* Excellent oral and written communication skills.* Ability to provide afterhours support in an on-call rotation.* Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field or relevant experience.* 8+ years of experience in a related job.* Experience supporting any of DB2, RACF, z/OS, z/VM, Linux, and mainframe networking a strong plus.* Experience with zMonitoring or Omegamon also a strong plus.* Experience with other monitoring tools a plus as well.* Experience using GDPS, NetView, and System Automation is very desirable.* Experience in mainframe storage management considered beneficial.* Experience supporting Broadcom (Compuware) tools preferred.
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