{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"06fdf6cdff67d0e40db7f523","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/06fdf6cdff67d0e40db7f523","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/06fdf6cdff67d0e40db7f523","title":"CICS Systems Engineer","description":"About US: We are a company that provides innovative, transformative IT services and solutions. We are passionate about helping our clients achieve their goals and exceed their expectations. We strive to provide the best possible experience for our clients and employees. We are committed to continuous improvement and innovation, and we are always looking for ways to improve our services and solutions. We believe in working collaboratively with our clients and employees to achieve success.\nDS Technologies Inc is looking for CICS Systems Engineer role for one of our premier clients.\n\nJob Title: CICS Systems Engineer\nLocation: Pittsburgh, PA or Lake Mary, FL (Northern Orlando, FL) – Onsite\nPosition Type: Contract (W2 Only)\n\nTo move forward, please complete the mandatory AI assessment at : https://www.interview.micro1.ai/intro/dc1838d2-367f-4c54-b907-96e9463ff98e/?skill=040c66b6-c8ba-4e3…\n\nJob Summary\n\nWe are seeking a CICS Systems Engineer to support a world-class CICS platform. The role involves maintaining, troubleshooting, tuning, and enhancing CICS environments across multiple SYSPLEXs. You will work closely with business units, technical teams, and vendors to ensure high system availability and performance. This position requires participation in a 24x7 on-call rotation.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nDaily support and upkeep of the Mainframe CICS environment and associated processes.\nImplement CICS vendor software maintenance and upgrades.\nTroubleshoot, analyze, and resolve CICS issues, including performance tuning.\nWork with IBM and vendor utilities and support real-time business functions.\nHands-on experience with z/OS versions and releases, including:\nCICS TS V5.5 & V6.1, CPSM, CICS Explorer, z/OS Connect\nSMF, DFSMS, JCL, DFHSM, DFDSS, FDR, SYNCSORT, SMPE, TSO, SDSF, RACF, SVC Dumps, ACF2, MQ, Top Secret, CA Sysview, TCP/IP, CAFC, IPCS, DB2, VSAM\nParticipate in mainframe disaster recovery and data center rotations.\nUtilize ServiceNow for Project, Incident, and Change Management; work directly with users and vendor support personnel.\nPlan and prioritize project tasks with management and technical staff.\nInterface with application developers, support teams, software vendors, and management staff.\nRequired Qualifications\nExperience: Minimum 5+ years in CICS support\nEducation: B.S. or B.A. required; advanced degree beneficial\nTechnical Skills:\nStrong knowledge of CICS/TS internals and operations\nProficient in JCL and vendor utility programs\nAnalytical and debugging skills\nKnowledge of COBOL and CICS Command Level programming\nExperience with z/OS Connect and/or zOSMF\nOther Skills:\nExcellent written and verbal communication\nAbility to provide 24x7 on-call support on a rotational basis\nStrong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills\nWhy This Role is Exciting\nExposure to multiple aspects of CICS systems and system programming\nWork in a world-class CICS support group interfacing with business and technical teams\nOpportunity to enhance skills across CICS, z/OS, and related mainframe technologies","company":"Ds Technologies","rawCompany":"ds technologies","city":"Pittsburgh","state":"PA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:43:59.858Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1211.00","title":"Computer Systems Analysts","slug":"computer-systems-analysts"},{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541519","title":"Other Computer Related Services","slug":"other-computer-related-services"},{"code":"541513","title":"Computer Facilities Management Services","slug":"computer-facilities-management-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"CICS Systems Engineer","description":"About US: We are a company that provides innovative, transformative IT services and solutions. We are passionate about helping our clients achieve their goals and exceed their expectations. We strive to provide the best possible experience for our clients and employees. We are committed to continuous improvement and innovation, and we are always looking for ways to improve our services and solutions. We believe in working collaboratively with our clients and employees to achieve success.\nDS Technologies Inc is looking for CICS Systems Engineer role for one of our premier clients.\n\nJob Title: CICS Systems Engineer\nLocation: Pittsburgh, PA or Lake Mary, FL (Northern Orlando, FL) – Onsite\nPosition Type: Contract (W2 Only)\n\nTo move forward, please complete the mandatory AI assessment at : https://www.interview.micro1.ai/intro/dc1838d2-367f-4c54-b907-96e9463ff98e/?skill=040c66b6-c8ba-4e3…\n\nJob Summary\n\nWe are seeking a CICS Systems Engineer to support a world-class CICS platform. The role involves maintaining, troubleshooting, tuning, and enhancing CICS environments across multiple SYSPLEXs. You will work closely with business units, technical teams, and vendors to ensure high system availability and performance. This position requires participation in a 24x7 on-call rotation.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nDaily support and upkeep of the Mainframe CICS environment and associated processes.\nImplement CICS vendor software maintenance and upgrades.\nTroubleshoot, analyze, and resolve CICS issues, including performance tuning.\nWork with IBM and vendor utilities and support real-time business functions.\nHands-on experience with z/OS versions and releases, including:\nCICS TS V5.5 & V6.1, CPSM, CICS Explorer, z/OS Connect\nSMF, DFSMS, JCL, DFHSM, DFDSS, FDR, SYNCSORT, SMPE, TSO, SDSF, RACF, SVC Dumps, ACF2, MQ, Top Secret, CA Sysview, TCP/IP, CAFC, IPCS, DB2, VSAM\nParticipate in mainframe disaster recovery and data center rotations.\nUtilize ServiceNow for Project, Incident, and Change Management; work directly with users and vendor support personnel.\nPlan and prioritize project tasks with management and technical staff.\nInterface with application developers, support teams, software vendors, and management staff.\nRequired Qualifications\nExperience: Minimum 5+ years in CICS support\nEducation: B.S. or B.A. required; advanced degree beneficial\nTechnical Skills:\nStrong knowledge of CICS/TS internals and operations\nProficient in JCL and vendor utility programs\nAnalytical and debugging skills\nKnowledge of COBOL and CICS Command Level programming\nExperience with z/OS Connect and/or zOSMF\nOther Skills:\nExcellent written and verbal communication\nAbility to provide 24x7 on-call support on a rotational basis\nStrong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills\nWhy This Role is Exciting\nExposure to multiple aspects of CICS systems and system programming\nWork in a world-class CICS support group interfacing with business and technical teams\nOpportunity to enhance skills across CICS, z/OS, and related mainframe technologies","datePosted":"2026-04-14T10:43:59.858Z","dateModified":"2026-04-14T10:43:59.858Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Ds Technologies","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Pittsburgh","addressRegion":"PA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"06fdf6cdff67d0e40db7f523"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/06fdf6cdff67d0e40db7f523"}}