CICS Systems Programmer

Founded in 2003, IT Concepts’ core values – customer-centricity, teamwork, driven to deliver, innovation, and integrity – ensure we work together to be the best, realize objectives, and make a positive impact in our communities. We intentionally created and sustain our ITC culture that embraces change, experimentation, continuous learning, and improvement. We bring our design thinking problem-solving approach that challenges assumptions, prioritizes curiosity, and invites complexity to deliver innovative, efficient, and effective solutions. As we continue to grow in the support of our government customers, we are looking for driven and innovative individuals to join our team.  

IT Concepts is looking for an experienced CICS Systems Programmer to support Social Security Administration (SSA).  You will work hands-on supporting over 850 CICS v 5.3 regions on IBM Z Series mainframe, accessing databases such as DB2 and IDMS, and middleware such as WebSphere and over 70,000 users and more than 250 million transactions per day in SSA’s mission-critical environment. This role will install, administer, customize and troubleshoot SSA’s CICS architecture, including systems software programs, custom applications software, and third-party tools.  You will analyze high-level requirements and produce detailed design documents and flowcharts, develop, test, maintain, document, and deploy CICS systems level and application software features.  You will perform life cycle management to create or modify CICS architecture and manage problems and support production issues.

Responsibilities:

Create new or modify existing CICS regions in support of new SSA applications or CICS architecture re-engineering initiatives including:

Resource Definition Online (RDO) definitions, JCL, PARM changes in support of applications life cycles in various lower and upper environments

Manage region configurations and documentation for environment life cycle releases.

Provide problem resolution that includes diagnosis and root cause analysis of CICS application software problems, CICS configurations, or CICS software-related problems.

Perform installation and maintenance of CICS software and third-party vendor software following SSA standards including researching compatibility, establishing a test plan, coordinating test activities. Provide a project plan and schedule to upgrade CICS and third-party vendor software using SMP/E across SSA’s System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Requirements

Minimum 8 years of experience working with CICS systems using a combination of the following: SMP/E, TSO/ISPF, z/OS, and JCL.

Install and support CICSPlex Systems Manager, CICS Abend-AID and Abend-AID for DB2, WebServices for CICS, BMC 3270 Super Optimizer for CICS, Intertest, IBM CTG-CICS Transaction Gateway, IBM CICS Interdependency Analyzer, IBM Tivoli Omegamon XE and Tivoli Enterprise Portal for CICS, Top Secret

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution (preferred)

Experience in developing and deploying complex IT systems

Experience writing and updating systems documentation, documenting problems

Ability to develop project and test plans and schedules

Experience in troubleshooting CICS systems problems

Experience with Assembler Language Code (ALC) and COBOL programming

Experience with Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC) through lower and upper environments

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience interfacing directly with clients

Preferred:

Experience with disaster recovery exercises.

Experience with monitoring tools such as Omegamon and Tivoli Enterprise Portal (TEPS)

Clearance requirements:

Must be able to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance

Benefits

The Company

We believe in generating success collaboratively, enabling long-term mission success, and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner, let’s solve challenges, think innovatively, and maximize impact. As a valued member of our ITC community, you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths, all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork, dedication, and excellence.

We hold three ISO certifications (27001:2013, 20000-1:2011, 9001:2015) and two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC).

Industry Recognition

Growth | Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Private Companies, DC Metro List Fastest Growing; Washington Business Journal: Fastest Growing Companies, Top Performing Small Technology Companies in Greater D.C.

Culture | Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 Honoree; Virginia Best Place to Work; Washington Business Journal: Best Places to Work, Corporate Diversity Index Winner – Mid-Size Companies, Companies Owned by People of Color; Department of Labor’s HireVets for our work helping veterans transition; SECAF Award of Excellence finalist; Victory Military Friendly Brand; Virginia Values Veterans (V3); Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Corporate Breath Award

Benefits

We offer great benefits – Competitive Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Resources Coverage, 401(k) with company matching with NO vesting period. ITC Health benefits have $0 premium for certain plans as an employee.

We invest in our employees – Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development. Reimbursement amount may fluctuate due to IRS limitations. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development.

We work hard, we play hard. ITC is committed to incorporating fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities – virtual and in-person – e.g., we have free tickets to Nationals games available upon employee request; we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness events, and annual celebrations. In alignment with our commitment to our communities, we host and attend charity galas/events. We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative, innovative, and happy.

AAEO & VEVRAA

IT Concepts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and a VEVRAA (Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act) Federal Contractor. As such, any personnel decisions (hire, promotion, job status, etc.) on applicants and/or employees are based on merit, qualifications, competence and business needs, not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, , sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, genetic information of the employee or family member of the employee, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by federal, state or local law.

IT Concepts maintains a strong commitment to compliance with VEVRAA and other applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. We have developed comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure that our hiring practices align with these requirements.

As a part of our VEVRAA compliance efforts, [Company Name] has established an affirmative action plan that outlines our commitment to the recruitment, hiring, and advancement of protected veterans. This plan is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its effectiveness.

We encourage protected veterans to self-identify during the application process. This information is strictly confidential and will only be used for reporting and compliance purposes as required by law. Providing this information is voluntary, and it will not impact your eligibility for employment.

Our commitment to equal employment opportunity extends beyond legal compliance. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees, including protected veterans, are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.

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Accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #itccareers