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Senior Systems Administrator – CICS, Mainframe
Location
Canada
Posted
147 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Systems Administrator – CICS, Mainframe
Kyndryl
• Monitor and support day‑to‑day mainframe storage operations across z/OS environments • Install, configure, maintain, and support z/OS storage software products (DFSMS, FDR, DFDSS, etc.) • Manage catalog structures, storage definitions, and hardware configuration definitions (HCD) • Provide on-call support and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve incidents, service requests, and change activities • Implement and support mainframe disaster recovery solutions, including GDPS, XRC, PPRC, and replication-based technologies • Troubleshoot performance issues using z/OS tooling (SMF, RMF, GTF) and storage monitoring tools • Administer enterprise-class storage platforms (IBM, HDS) and virtual tape systems (IBM TS7700, Oracle VSM7) • Perform data migrations using tools such as TDMF • Develop and maintain operational procedures, installation guides, and platform standards • Recommend improvements to enhance storage security, performance, and reliability • Contribute to training, knowledge sharing, and cross-skilling within the team.
Job Requirements
- 10+ years experience working with z/OS technologies as a Systems Administrator or Systems Programmer
- 10+ years experience with CICS and CTG in enterprise z/OS environments
- 10+ years experience with: CICS configuration, installation, maintenance, and performance tuning
- WebSphere (WAS) and MQ Series in z/OS environments
- TSO/E, ISPF, SDSF, JCL, and IBM mainframe utilities
- Debugging and monitoring tools such as IPCS, RMF, SMF, and ITCAM
- Extensive experience performing CICS version upgrades, fix pack deployments, and lifecycle maintenance
- Strong experience supporting and administering MQ subsystems
- Proven ability to troubleshoot complex CICS/MQ performance and availability issues
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams
- Demonstrated ability to manage priorities independently and meet deadlines in large, multi-stakeholder environments.
Benefits
- Kyndryl cares about your well-being
- Employee learning programs provide access to industry certifications
- Company-wide volunteering and giving platform
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