Baltimore, MD On-site - 5 Days/Week
Competitive Salary + Full Benefits
Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Public Trust Clearance
About the Role
BlueSun Technologies is seeking a highly skilled Principal CICS Systems Programmer to join our dynamic team in Baltimore, MD. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge mainframe technologies and lead enterprise-level CICS operations across multiple large-scale environments.
If you are passionate about optimizing complex systems, mentoring technical teams, and driving innovation within mission-critical environments - this is the role for you.
What You'll Do
- Architect, design, and manage complex CICS v6.x environments (CICSPLEX, CPSM, SYSPLEX).
- Install, configure, troubleshoot, and optimize CICS systems and IBM MQ for z/OS.
- Leverage expertise with IBM utilities, SMP/E, z/OSMF, SAS, and REXX.
- Drive system performance tuning, disaster recovery strategies, and operational efficiencies.
- Support COTS tools including InterTest, Abend-Aid, and CICS MAPR.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to deliver enterprise solutions.
- Lead modernization initiatives integrating CICS with enterprise applications.
- Mentor technical staff and provide architectural oversight for development teams.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in CICS system programming.
- 4+ years administering IBM utilities and COTS tools (InterTest, Abend-Aid, CICS MAPR).
- 3+ years of experience managing IBM MQ for z/OS.
- Proven experience leading large-scale, multi-LPAR mainframe environments.
- Deep understanding of z/OS, MVS, USS, and mainframe networking protocols.
- Strong documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with CICS Transaction Gateway, SAS, and REXX.
- Expertise with SMP/E and z/OSMF.
- Prior experience with application development and modernization efforts.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Work Schedule
- Full-time
- 8-hour shift, Monday through Friday
- On-site at our Baltimore, MD location
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