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We will consider candidates who are willing torelocate to the area.CICS Administration & Maintenance: Install, upgrade, and maintain CICS Transaction Server (CICS TS) environments Apply patches (PTFs), manage version upgrades, and perform regression validation Configure and maintain CICS regions (production, test, DR) Maintain startup parameters and system initialization tables (DFHSIT)Performance Monitoring & Tuning: Monitor transaction performance and system health using tools such as:OMEGAMON / MainView / TMON Analyze: Transaction response times and CPU utilization and Storage usage Perform tuning to eliminate bottlenecks-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mainframe DB2 Systems Programmer:The Role:We are seeking a highly skilled Mainframe DB2 Systems Administrator to manage andsupport DB2 for z/OS subsystems in a mission-critical enterprise environment. This role isresponsible for installation, configuration, performance tuning, and overall health of DB2subsystems, ensuring high availability, security, and optimal performance.Responsibilities:DB2 Installation & ConfigurationPerformance & Capacity ManagementHigh Availability & Data SharingSystem Maintenance & TroubleshootingRequired Qualifications: 7–12+ years of mainframe experience 3–5+ years in DB2 Systems Programming / Administration Experience with IBM DB2 for z/OS and Replication products (Qrep, SQLrep and CDC) -software installation, version upgrades and maintenance, certification testing,documentation of operational procedures, disaster recovery testing Deep knowledge of: ZPARMs and subsystem configuration, Buffer pools, logs, BSDS,catalog/directory Strong troubleshooting skills for: System-level DB2 issues and Performance andconnectivity problems Proficiency in: JCL, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, SMP/E (preferred)Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with: DB2 utilities and performance tools and Monitoring tools(OMEGAMON, MainView) Knowledge of: DevOps tools for mainframe (Endevor, ISPW, etc.) Exposure to: Cloud integration or hybrid architectures Experience with: Large-scale DB2 upgrades or migrations and Performance optimizationinitiatives Knowledge of: Modernization tools (z/OS Connect, APIs) Experience with software support for BMC for DB2 Tools, IBM z/OS Connect, SoftwareAG ADABAS and Natural products Programming experience with REXX Working knowledge of SQL, JIRA, SMP/E, RACF, TCP/IP, Network certificates, Splunk Working knowledge of other Mainframe Subsystems (CICS, IMS, MQ)==================================================Mainframe IMS System Programmer:The Role:We are seeking a highly skilled Mainframe IMS System Programmer to support and manageIBM z/OS IMS environments. The role is responsible for ensuring the stability, availability,performance, and security of IMS DB and IMS TM subsystems in a mission-critical banking orfinancial services environment.Required Qualifications: 7+ years of experience with IBM z/OS operating system Hands-on experience with IMS DB and IMS TM administration Deep knowledge of: DBD/PSB/ACB management and IMS control regions andtransaction processing and Buffer pool tuning and performance optimization Experience with IMS utilities, backup/recovery, and DR strategies Strong troubleshooting skills (dump analysis, log analysis, abend resolution) Experience integrating IMS with: DB2, CICS, MQ, and distributed systems Familiarity with RACF security controls for IMS environments Experience with SMP/E, JCL, TSO/ISPF, SDSF Understanding of Sysplex and high availability architecturesPreferred Experience: Exposure to IMS modernization or API enablement (z/OS Connect, REST integration) Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., OMEGAMON, MainView, RMF) Knowledge of automation tools (REXX, Ansible, z/OSMF workflows) Experience with DB control, TCPIP, ZOS Connect, Assembler routines. Skill and experience with IMS Routines & Exit Routines will be a big plus.","company":"Otb Tech","rawCompany":"otb tech","city":"Plano","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-11-12T09:47:46.494Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541519","title":"Other Computer Related Services","slug":"other-computer-related-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Mainframe System Programmer","description":"Check the below requirements:Locations: Chandler, AZ | Plano, TX | New York, NY | Charlotte, NC🏢 Work Arrangement: HybridMainframe CICS System AdministratorAs a Mainframe CICS System Administrator, you’ll solve complex problems and identifypotential future issues across the spectrum of platforms and services. 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