CICS Sr Systems Programmer

Highly skilled DB2 Systems programmer, highly skilled at DB2 internals, able to debug system and application dumps using IPCS and Abend-aid tools. Must be expert at SMP/E product installs.

This position we are looking to fill needs to be a Subject Matter Expert on all Z/os products and features.

Responsibilities:

• Install, customize, support and maintain DB2 and related products.
• Maintained baseline operations for the DB2 test and production environments.
• Provided technical support and problem determination for both systems and applications teams.
• Support the recovery of system enterprise amid disaster recovery exercises.
• Take ownership role for and resolve highly complex or critical incidents within the mainframe DB2 environment
• Provide project consultation to business application teams; Be able to work off hours as needed to support product maintenance and installs.

Qualifications

Self-Starter and self-motivated

Leadership skills; ability to effectively coach, mentor and provide direction for junior technical resources.

This role is a senior level position and must be able to assist in setting technical direction for the Db2 environment

Strong interpersonal, collaboration and team skills

Effective oral and written communication

Operating Systems / Subsystems / Environments

z/OS, CICS, CTG/z, TSO/ISPF, DB2, UNIX Systems Services, CICSPlex, VsamRLS

Software Tools

SMP/E, IPCS, Tivoli-Monitoring, Microsoft Office products Omegamon

Languages

COBOL, Assembler, JAVA,MVS/REXX, ISPF Dialog

Network

TCP/IP, VTAM, LU 6.2, APPC, FTP, TN3270

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

About The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

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