Mainframe CICS Administrator

Mainframe CICS Admin

• Primary skills:Technology->Infrastructure-Mainframes->CICS administration,Technology->Mainframe Technologies->Mainframe Technologies- ALL • Good knowledge on software configuration management systems • Strong business acumen, strategy and cross-industry thought leadership • Awareness of latest technologies and Industry trends • Logical thinking and problem solving skills along with an ability to collaborate • Two or three industry domain knowledge • Understanding of the financial processes for various types of projects and the various pricing models available • Client Interfacing skills • Knowledge of SDLC and agile methodologies • Project and Team management Perform mainframe CICS software upgrades coupled with administration and tuning to support mainframe environments. Current version is CICS 5.6. • Provide high degree of technical support (24*7) to reduce the likelihood of significant service outage or disaster. • Analyse new versions of CICS for functionality improving systems performance and reduce cost. • Tracking and analyzing performance and resource utilization of CICS systems • Recommend changes, upgrades, and enhancements based on the technical analysis. • Perform problem diagnostics and resolutions as well. • Participate in incident and problem management activities related to applications and CICS. • Encourage and ensure collaboration across functional users and vendors to provide guidance and manage different tasks with a “can-do” attitude. • Execute project and internal initiative responsibilities as assigned or delegated. • Walking ahead by being enthusiastic and responsible for strengthening and developing system skills. • Develop and maintain operational documentation, best practices, and run books for the operational platform. • Upskill junior systems programmers.