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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Mainframe CICS System Administrator - **Company:** Kyndryl, Inc. - **Location:** Phoenix, AZ, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $61,560.0 - $146,640.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Unix, Customer Information Control System (CICS), COBOL (Programming Language), IBM DB2, Rexx (Programming Language), Mainframes, Performance Tuning, Management of Software Versions, Virtual Storage Access Methods, Z/OS, Performance Monitor, Omegamon, User Administration - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.themuse.com/jobs/kyndryl/mainframe-cics-system-administrator-0097d2 ## About the Role You're good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important - you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused - someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you're open and borderless - naturally inclusive in how you work with others., * Minimum 5+ years of experience in Mainframe CICS. * Proven experience in CICS System Administration environment with work management, user management, journal management and performance management. * Experience in CICS transaction server, related ISV products. * Capable of Upgrading/Installing and Migrating CICS Transaction servers. * Capable of Upgrading /Installing and supporting IBM & ISV related Products Proficient in technologies like P2V, V2V and P2P migrations. * Proven experience on the CICS functionality and architecture. * Basic Knowledge on the following technologies: z/OS, Unix System Services, SMP/E, REXX, Java, VSAM, Third party products. Preferred Experience * Knowledge of Assembler, COBOL, CICS, and DB2 * The ability to work independently as well as part of a team * Excellent troubleshooting and customer service skills * Participate in on-call rotation with the engineering teams. * The ability to follow a project through to completion, and/or to work as part of a larger team to complete the components of a complex project ## Description As a Mainframe CICS System Administrator at Kyndryl, you'll solve complex problems and identify potential future issues across the spectrum of platforms and services. You'll be at the forefront of new technology and modernization, working with some of our biggest clients - which means some of the biggest in the world. * This role requires employees to live in or around the Phoenix, AZ area. You will be responsible to be onsite 3 days a week. We will consider candidates who are willing to relocate 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 + CPU utilization + Storage usage * Perform tuning to eliminate bottlenecks Your future at Kyndryl There are lots of opportunities to gain certification and qualifications on the job, and you'll continuously grow Many of our Mainframe Infrastructure Engineers are on a path toward becoming either an Architect or Distinguished Engineer, and there are opportunities at every skill level to grow in either of these directions. ## Related Videos - [Data Fabric in Action - How to enhance a Stock Trading App with ML and Data Virtualization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/253-data-fabric-in-action-how-to-enhance-a-stock-trading-app-with-ml-and-data-virtualization) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [Building with IBM Bob](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100275-building-with-ibm-bob) - [The Time Paradox: Building Timezone-Safe Python/Django Applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1915-the-time-paradox-building-timezone-safe-python-django-applications) - [".Net is too slow" was not an option](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100176-net-is-too-slow-was-not-an-option) - [Coffee with Developers - Robby Russell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/917-coffee-with-developers-robby-russell) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [93 Java Interview Questions You Should Prepare For](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/14-93-java-interview-questions-you-should-prepare-for) - [The 10 C++ programming questions to expect in an interview](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/50-the-10-c-programming-questions-to-expect-in-an-interview) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers)