CICS Systems Programmer

*Remote Contract Opportunity*

Lighthouse Technology Services is partnering with our client to fill their CICS Systems Programmer position! This is a 6+ month contract opportunity and can be remote in the United States. This role will be a W2 employee of Lighthouse Technology Services.

What You'll Be Doing:

Act as lead architect on project teams; drive technical design and lead cross-functional technical teams.

Research new and existing technologies to maintain competitive advantage and innovation.

Evaluate training opportunities and make strategic recommendations.

Perform system maintenance including patching, health checks, OS updates, and validation of operational changes.

Investigate anomalies, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.

Schedule complex system changes to mitigate operational risks.

Provide after-hours support for projects and incident resolution; lead incident response and guide junior staff.

Approve and finalize documentation prepared by less experienced staff; contribute to documentation for senior management.

Use automation tools to improve efficiency, availability, and security of systems.

Contribute to capacity planning and long-term strategic goals alongside Engineering and Architecture teams.

Lead root cause analysis for technical incidents and coordinate fixes with vendors and internal teams.

Offer expert-level problem resolution and mentoring to junior team members.

Ensure adherence to risk, regulatory, and internal control standards.

What You'll Need to Have:

Combined minimum of 9 years of higher education and/or related experience.

CICS support expertise including installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and SMP/E.

Experience supporting z/OS CICS monitoring tools and systems.

Strong CICS systems programming, z/OS systems programming, and z/OS diagnostic skills.

Ability to read and interpret complex technical material.

Strong written/verbal communication and stakeholder interaction skills.

Customer-focused approach with proven ability to manage competing priorities.

Demonstrated leadership in technical team environments and project management.

Ability to discuss complex topics with non-technical stakeholders including senior management.

What Would Be Great to Have:

Certifications or specialized training in relevant technologies.

Familiarity with Rexx scripting, Python, DB2, MQ, and new Z technologies.

Interest in modern Z technology platforms from ISPF/TSO to GUI-based applications.

Pay Range: $48-$63/hr +

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