Mainframe ADMIN (Hyderabad)

Role & responsibilities Role: CICS Admin/ CICS Architect Preferred candidate profile CICS Installation, Upgrades & Architecture: - CICS TS & Tooling: Hands-on experience upgrading, installing, and maintaining CICS Transaction Servers (CICS TS), CICS PA (Performance Analyzer), and third-party vendor products like CAFC. - Modern Mainframe Integration: Experience with zCEE (z/OS Connect Enterprise Edition), setting up JVM Servers, and managing Angel Started Tasks to support up-to-date Java/web applications on the mainframe. - CICS Topology: A deep understanding of CICS architectures, including CICSPlex System Manager (CPSM), CMAS, MRO (Multi-Region Operation), and Non-MRO environments. 2. Performance Tuning & System Monitoring - Diagnostics & Monitoring Tools: Proficiency in mainframe monitoring suites such as CA SYSVIEW, IBM OMEGAMON, or MainView, as well as Fault Analyzer for dump analysis. - Performance Optimization: Ability to identify system bottlenecks, interpret Assembler output listings, and use CICS PA to tune the environment for optimal operational targets. 3. Networking, Connectivity & Security - Cross-Platform Integration: Understanding connectivity from CICS to off-host systems like IBM DataPower, WebSphere Application Server (WAS), and external Java applications. - Mainframe Networking: Working knowledge of System z communications and SNA (Systems Network Architecture) concepts. - Security: Hands-on experience with CICS SSL setup and security troubleshooting. 4. Core Mainframe Operations - JCL Proficiency: Solid working knowledge of z/OS Job Control Language (JCL) for system administration and batch job management. - Disaster Recovery: Ability to create, maintain, and execute documentation for DR (Disaster Recovery) operational processes. 5. ITIL & Production Support - ITSM Tools: Experience using ServiceNow or BMC Remedy for managing incidents, problems, and change requests. - SLA & Shift Flexibility: Proven ability to resolve issues within strict SLA .