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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # CICS Systems Programmer - **Company:** VACO LLC - **Location:** Birmingham, AL, United States - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $130,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Software Applications, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Unix, Customer Information Control System (CICS), COBOL (Programming Language), Software Documentation, Cyber Security, Databases, System Configuration, IBM DB2, Disaster Recovery, IBM Hardware Management Console, Job Control Language (JCL), Rexx (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Mainframes, Performance Tuning, Ansible, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, System Programming, YAML, Z/OS, Data Storage Management, Information Technology, Server Operating Systems & Platforms, Programming Languages - **Published:** October 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88142342/1 ## About the Role * Seven years of experience in one or more of the following areas: system administration on Windows, Unix, or another distributed platform; systems programming on a mainframe platform; storage management within a large SAN environment; software development; internal audit; or information security. * In lieu of seven years of experience, a bachelor'sdegreeand five years of experience in one or more of the same areas is acceptable. * Experiencedemonstratingstrong logical reasoning, problem-solving, and analytical skills. * Ability to translate technical knowledge in a way that supports another person's understanding. * Experience working with team members, team leads, end users, business partners, and management during day-to-day operations and project-based activities. * Ability to help ensure software and hardware functionality, performance, and availability. * Willingness to develop and train entry-level staff on operational and systems management tasks related to the area of expertise. * Experience managing day-to-day operational workload and assigned projects within established deadlines andtimeframes. * Organizational skills to work with vendors and notify management and team members of pending patches, upgrades, and functionality enhancements. * Experiencemaintainingand monitoring usage, performance, and resources while troubleshooting day-to-day issues. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Experience documenting initial system configuration, change management, audit, disaster recovery, and business continuity information while keeping required system documentation up to date. Preferred Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in IT ora relatedfield. * Advanced-level certification in mainframe, Db2 database, network, UNIX/Linux, or storage designations in a systems engineering track. * Experience leading mid-scale IT infrastructure projects. * Experience working in an IBM z/OS mainframe environment. * Knowledge of CICS architecture, internal interfaces, and resource management. * CICSsystemsprogramming experience. * SMP/E experience. * CICSPlexconfiguration and management experience. * Understanding ofcommon mainframe utilities and programming languages such as COBOL, JCL, SQL, and REXX. * Performance and capacity management experience using BMC tools. * CICS application programming experience. * Familiarity with other core mainframe products such as Db2 and MQ. * BMC tools support experience, including installation, configuration, and maintenance. * Automation development experience using languages and tools such as REXX, Python, YAML, and Ansible. Ideal Candidate * Experienced in supporting complex systems environments with a focus on reliability, performance, and availability. * Comfortable troubleshooting operational issues andparticipatingin root-cause analysis. * Strong documentation habits across configuration, change management, audit, disaster recovery, and business continuity activities. * Able to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders across day-to-day operations and project work. * Interested in mentoring and helping entry-level staff grow technically. ## Description We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer III - CICS Systems Programmer to support the integrity, performance, configuration, documentation, and reliability of server operating systems, hardware, storage, and/or application software within an assigned area of responsibility. This role is well suited for someone with strong mainframe, systems programming, troubleshooting, documentation, audit, disaster recovery, and performance management experience. Primary Responsibilities * Maintain andmonitorusage, performance, and resources for assigned systems, hardware, storage, and/or application software. * Troubleshoot day-to-day technical issues related to assigned systems and platforms. * Develop, configure, customize, document, andmodifysystem configurations. * Support patching and version maintenance activities. * Schedule testing andmaintaindocumentation related to audit requirements and disaster recovery planning. * Maintain technical documentation for assigned software, hardware management tools, and appliances. * Participate in audit and disaster recovery practices and activities. * Participate in root-cause problem analysis across technology and business areas as needed. * Perform capacity planning and performance tuning activities for assigned areas of responsibility. * Assistin developing entry-level personnel through mentoring, technical training, and related support.