CRG
Senior z/OS Transaction and Network System Engineer
CRG, Salisbury, North Carolina, United States, 28147
Senior Transaction and Network System Engineer
Location:
RemoteDuration:
6 Months, ContractPay:
$80+ /Hour
JOB DESCRIPTIONOur Retail client with over $80B in annual revenue has over 2,000 stores, across 21 US states, with over 400,000 employees. This company is a leader in sustainable retailing with a passion for delivering excellence. By driving omni channel growth, efficiency in the shopping experience and continuing to develop with new technologies; this company is growing and developing continuing success. The leadership team strives for work-life balance for all its employees, with options for overtime if desired.
In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of our mainframe transaction processing, messaging, and network systems such as CICS, IMS/TM, WMQ, VTAM, TCP/IP, and related systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements, provide technical leadership, and drive initiatives to enhance the performance, reliability, and security of our CICS, IMS/TM, and WMQ environments.RESPONSIBILITIES
Design, develop, and maintain transaction processing and messaging systems on the mainframe platform, including CICS, IMS/TM, and WMQ ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability.Configure and optimize network connectivity and protocols, including VTAM and TCP/IP, to support transaction processing systems and meet business requirements.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications for transaction and network systems.Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to transaction processing systems and network connectivity, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum uptime.Implement and maintain security measures to protect transaction data and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.Monitor transaction manager performance and mainframe network traffic, proactively identifying and addressing potential issues to optimize performance and resource utilization.Develop and maintain documentation, including system architecture diagrams, network configurations, and operational procedures.Provide mentorship, guidance, and technical expertise to members of the infrastructure, operations, and development teams.Stay current with industry trends and best practices in transaction processing systems and network technologies, recommending and implementing improvements as needed.QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.Minimum of 10 years of experience in designing, implementing, and supporting CICS, CICS TG, CICSPlex, IMS/TM, and WMQ systems on the z/OS platformExperience with managed service providers, offshore support teams, and data center relocation are a plus.Strong understanding of CICS, IMS/TM and WMQ performance tuning and optimization using tools like Omegamon and SysView.Proficiency in mainframe network systems such as VTAM and TCP/IP.Experience with mainframe security concepts and practices.Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to analyze and resolve complex technical issues.Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Proven leadership abilities, including experience leading technical projects and mentoring junior team members.Relevant certifications (e.g., IBM Certified System Programmer for CICS/IMS, MQ System Administrator) preferred.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Strong analytical and organizational skills, with attention to detail.Willingness to stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends.Availability of occasional off-hours support as needed.
Category Code: JN008
Location:
RemoteDuration:
6 Months, ContractPay:
$80+ /Hour
JOB DESCRIPTIONOur Retail client with over $80B in annual revenue has over 2,000 stores, across 21 US states, with over 400,000 employees. This company is a leader in sustainable retailing with a passion for delivering excellence. By driving omni channel growth, efficiency in the shopping experience and continuing to develop with new technologies; this company is growing and developing continuing success. The leadership team strives for work-life balance for all its employees, with options for overtime if desired.
In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of our mainframe transaction processing, messaging, and network systems such as CICS, IMS/TM, WMQ, VTAM, TCP/IP, and related systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements, provide technical leadership, and drive initiatives to enhance the performance, reliability, and security of our CICS, IMS/TM, and WMQ environments.RESPONSIBILITIES
Design, develop, and maintain transaction processing and messaging systems on the mainframe platform, including CICS, IMS/TM, and WMQ ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability.Configure and optimize network connectivity and protocols, including VTAM and TCP/IP, to support transaction processing systems and meet business requirements.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications for transaction and network systems.Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to transaction processing systems and network connectivity, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum uptime.Implement and maintain security measures to protect transaction data and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.Monitor transaction manager performance and mainframe network traffic, proactively identifying and addressing potential issues to optimize performance and resource utilization.Develop and maintain documentation, including system architecture diagrams, network configurations, and operational procedures.Provide mentorship, guidance, and technical expertise to members of the infrastructure, operations, and development teams.Stay current with industry trends and best practices in transaction processing systems and network technologies, recommending and implementing improvements as needed.QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.Minimum of 10 years of experience in designing, implementing, and supporting CICS, CICS TG, CICSPlex, IMS/TM, and WMQ systems on the z/OS platformExperience with managed service providers, offshore support teams, and data center relocation are a plus.Strong understanding of CICS, IMS/TM and WMQ performance tuning and optimization using tools like Omegamon and SysView.Proficiency in mainframe network systems such as VTAM and TCP/IP.Experience with mainframe security concepts and practices.Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to analyze and resolve complex technical issues.Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Proven leadership abilities, including experience leading technical projects and mentoring junior team members.Relevant certifications (e.g., IBM Certified System Programmer for CICS/IMS, MQ System Administrator) preferred.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Strong analytical and organizational skills, with attention to detail.Willingness to stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends.Availability of occasional off-hours support as needed.
Category Code: JN008