Mainframe System Programmer

Job Tittle: CICS Systems ProgrammerJob Location: Phoenix , AZ (Hybrid)Duration: 6 months (Contract to Hire )Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced IBM CICS Systems Programmer to install, configure, maintain, monitor, and support enterprise CICS environments on IBM z/OS mainframes. The role involves performance tuning, troubleshooting, security administration, upgrades, disaster recovery, and production support for mission-critical applications.Key ResponsibilitiesCICS AdministrationInstall, configure, and maintain CICS regionsPerform CICS upgrades, migrations, and maintenanceDefine and manage CICS resources using CEDA/CSDSupport CICSPlex environmentsSystem Monitoring & PerformanceMonitor region health and transaction performanceAnalyze SMF/RMF reportsTune CICS parameters for optimal performanceIdentify and resolve bottlenecksProblem DeterminationTroubleshoot CICS abends and region failuresAnalyze dumps, traces, logs, and system messagesCoordinate with application and infrastructure teamsProvide root-cause analysis for incidents