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Senior MVS/CICS Systems Administrator

Vigna Solutions Inc.United States🇺🇸United StatesPosted 11 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role at Vigna Solutions Inc. offers you the chance to manage critical IBM mainframe environments, honing your expertise in z/OS and CICS while enjoying flexibility. You'll thrive here if you possess deep mainframe experience and a passion for complex systems administration, making this an excellent opportunity to advance your career in a vital technology sector.

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior MVS/CICS Systems Programmer and Administrator with 10+ years of experience to manage mission-critical IBM mainframe environments. Key responsibilities include z/OS systems administration, CICS transaction support, and batch operations management.

Job Responsibilities

  • z/OS & Subsystem Management: Administer MVS/z/OS environments, JES2/JES3, WLM, and Parallel Sysplex/Coupling Facility; support CICS, DB2, IMS/IDMS, and MQ subsystems.
  • Batch Operations & Scheduling: Oversee complex batch execution, abend resolution, job restarts, and SFTP/Connect:Direct file transfers using Control-M, CA-7, and Stonebranch UAC.
  • Security & Integration: Manage RACF user/dataset access profiles, SSL/TLS certificates, and Unix/NAS system integration.
  • Diagnostics & Tuning: Perform dump analysis (IPCS, SVC dumps) and performance tuning using OMEGAMON, MainView, and SMF/RMF metrics.
  • Code Promotion: Support RTC and SCLM-based code promotion workflows and SMP/E maintenance.

Qualifications & Skills

  • experience hands-on IBM mainframe and z/OS experience across financial, insurance, or utility workloads.
  • Deep proficiency in JCL, REXX, COBOL, Assembler, and SAS.
  • Strong knowledge of TCP/IP networking, storage (DASD, DFSMS), and debugging tools.

Skills

TCP/IP
COBOL
Scheduling

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