IT Principal – Lead Mainframe CICS Systems Programmer
IT Principal – Lead Mainframe CICS Systems Programmer
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Job Description
Overview:
We are seeking a seasoned Mainframe CICS Technical Leader to guide and drive modernization resiliency and performance strategies across our mission-critical mainframe systems. This individual will serve as the technical authority and visionary for CICS architecture integration automation and operational excellence. If youre a strategic thinker with deep technical skills and a passion for leading complex enterprise environments we want to talk to you.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as the enterprise SME for CICS Transaction Server (CICS TS) across multiple LPARs and CICSPlex environments
Lead modernization initiatives including API enablement CICS to cloud integrations and DevOps pipeline enhancements
Drive resiliency and high availability architecture including CICSPlex workload management dynamic transaction routing and disaster recovery design
Guide a team of system programmers application developers and architects fostering growth and knowledge sharing
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DB2 MQ Storage and Network to ensure end-to-end stability and performance
Evaluate and implement automation strategies to reduce MTTR and improve service delivery (e.g. BMC IBM Z AIOps custom scripts)
Represent mainframe CICS interests in enterprise planning risk reviews and strategic technology roadmaps
Perform root cause analysis of high-impact incidents and lead efforts to eliminate recurring issues
Basic Qualifications:
15 years of experience in mainframe environments with at least 10 years focused on CICS TS
Deep expertise in CICSPlex/SM dynamic transaction routing CICS regions structuring and program control tables
Proven success implementing CICS High Availability (HA) and failover strategies
Familiarity with related systems: DB2 MQSeries RACF JES2/3
Experience with RDO BMS maps CICS exits and inter-region communication
Strong leadership presence with ability to mentor influence and build consensus among technical teams
Demonstrated experience with chaos testing performance benchmarking and MIPS optimization a plus
Preferred Skills:
Experience integrating CICS with modern APIs (REST/JSON) Liberty/zCX containers or cloud-native endpoints
Hands-on with CICS Explorer Zowe CLI Sysview/Omegamon or similar tools
Prior experience in DoD financial or highly regulated environments
Knowledge of COBOL Assembler and REXX scripting
Why Join Us
Youll be the linchpin of mainframe modernization in a high-impact environment
Direct influence on enterprise architecture and strategic direction
Culture of excellence collaboration and respect for legacy and innovation
Competitive compensation robust benefits and the chance to work with some of the sharpest mainframe minds in the industry
If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.For this position we anticipate offering an annual salary of 138100 - 230100 USD / yearly depending on relevant factors including experience and geographic location.
This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus and long term incentive plan.
We want you to be healthy balanced and feel secure. Thats why youll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment youll be offered several health-related benefits including medical vision dental and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match company paid life insurance tuition reimbursement a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs visit Life at Cigna Group.
About The Cigna Group
Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group were dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race color age disability sex childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran or military status religion national origin ancestry marital or familial status genetic information status with regard to public assistance citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process please email: for support. Do not email for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.
The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Iowa Kansas Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Nebraska Ohio Pennsylvania Texas Utah Vermont and Washington State.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
