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# Mainframe Analyst

- **Company:** Brilliant
- **Location:** Trenton, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** IBM OS/2 (Software), Business Logic, Unit Testing, Batch Processing, Customer Information Control System (CICS), COBOL (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Databases, IBM DB2, Software Debugging, Job Control Language (JCL), Mainframes, SQL Stored Procedures
- **Published:** November 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/27d93394-5f99-4e34-baef-0e2c6f34fd64/mainframe-analyst

## About the Role

* 4-year college degree or equivalent technical study
 * 8+ years of experience with:
 + COBOL/CICS/DB2 coding, testing, and debugging
 + IBM OS/JCL (MVS)
 + CICS
 + IBM DB2
 + Developing technical and supporting documentation
 + Participating in system and usability testing with users
 + Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams
 * Experience coding complex DB2 stored procedures
 * Experience with MQ or APPC/LU 6.2 programming in COBOL-CICS
 * Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions

Preferred:

 * Experience with IDMS/DC to CICS conversions
 * Experience with IDMS to DB2 conversions
 * Experience with database conversions
 * Prior experience supporting case management systems or judiciary-related applications

## Description

We are looking for a Mainframe Analyst to analyze, maintain, and enhance existing mainframe applications while extracting and documenting business rules. This position will be contract and hybrid in Trenton, NJ.

 * Analyze existing COBOL/CICS/DB2/MQ programs to extract and document business logic and rules
 * Review batch processing systems, including JCLs and procedures, to document program workflows
 * Perform analysis, design, coding, and testing of application code owned by the Application Team
 * Support production systems, including maintenance, enhancements, and issue resolution
 * Develop or modify programs and DB2 stored procedures and perform unit testing
 * Collaborate with IT and business units to design and implement technical solutions for case management systems
 * Participate in system and usability testing alongside business users
 * Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation
 * Work under the supervision of the AOC Project Manager or designated IT representative