Mainframe CICS Systems Programmer at NTT DATA, Inc. — Buffalo, USA | Base Career

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Installing, administrating, maintaining, resourcing definitions and supporting CICS systems software
Supporting and maintaining CICS production including 'out of hours' troubleshooting
Providing technical assistance to developers and application support teams
Designing and developing new hardware and software technology solutions
Leading and directing problem investigation and recovery in complex situations
Install and test new versions of CICS
Provide 2nd and 3rd Level Support for applications that use CICS.
Establish the needs of users and monitor user access and security
Monitor performance and manage parameters in order to provide fast responses to front-end users
Develop, manage and test back-up and recovery plans
Ensure that storage and archiving procedures are functioning correctly
Ensure there is provision for data security and recovery control (ensuring all data is retrievable in an emergency).
10+ CICS System Programmer or Technical Specialist experience
10+ Knowledge of a combination of the following products:
CICS Transaction Server 4.2 and/or 5.3
SMP/E
Omegamon/CICS

Mainframe SYSPlex environment experience is preferred
A flexible and adaptable management style with experience of developing yourself and others
A track record of making complex business decisions with authority, even in times of ambiguity, considering the potential long-term risks and implications

Mainframe CICS Systems Programmer