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Sr. z/OS CICS Systems Administrator

Sligo Software Solutions Inc.Albany, NY🇺🇸United StatesPosted 14 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This Sr. z/OS CICS Systems Administrator role offers a significant opportunity to contribute to critical government systems, providing valuable experience and the chance to mentor others. You'll thrive if you possess extensive z/OS and CICS expertise and enjoy complex problem-solving in a stable, long-term environment. Apply today to make a substantial impact!

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
On Site
Location
Albany, NY, United States
Posted
19 hours ago

Job Description

Greetings from Sligo Software Solutions, Inc. !!

This is John from SLIGO. We have an urgent requirement for Sr. z/OS CICS Systems Administrator position with our client.
Title : Sr. z/OS CICS Systems Administrator
Location : Albany, New York
Duration : 30 Months
Client : NY State - Department of Labor
Job ID: SLG - 26 - 12380
Respond by: 09/16/26 5:00 PM

Description

NYS DOL support in a multi-vendor, multi-protocol complex network/systems environments. Primary point of contact for zOS Operating Systems.

Duties

  • Perform problem determination and resolution
  • Participate in Disaster Recovery tests
  • Participate in On-call rotation
  • Perform Security Healthchecking
  • Participate in Audits.
  • Participate and as required manage activities related to the installation, customization and management of the zOS operating system.
  • Coordinate activities with support staff to ensure appropriate support is provided.
  • Proactively monitor networks working with the Enterprise Network teams and developers to identify, manage and correct issues.
  • Work independently to diagnose and correct problems as they arise within the system.
  • Mentor state staff.
  • Monitor CICS regions.

Mandatory Requirements

  • Experience (14+ Years)
  • Works in the field of Information Technology, experienced in the usage and support of a collection of development platforms, technical architectures or business applications and products that run on those platforms - beyond that of a Programmer.

Requirements

  • This is an 100% Onsite.
  • 84 Months experience maintaining and administering a multi-region CICS plex.
  • 84 Months Experience performing problem diagnostics and resolution in a z/OS environment.
  • 84 Months Experience fine tuning z/OS performance parameters.
  • 84 Months experience analyzing z/OS abend dumps.
  • 12 months experience with RACF security administration.
  • 72 Months experience omegamon use.
  • 24 Months Experience maintaining and operating MQ subsystems.
  • R sum
  • Copy of Candidate Identification (i.e., Driver's License//Visa and Passport if applicable)
  • Any documents referenced in the above Requested Qualifications (i.e., professional certifications, degrees, etc.)

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