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CICS Systems Programmer

First National Bank of Omaha
vision insurance, tuition assistance, 401(k), remote work
United States, Nebraska, Omaha
1620 Dodge Street (Show on map)
Feb 05, 2025

ABOUT FNTS

As a nationally recognized Cloud Service Provider, FNTS has a proven history guiding our customers through their cloud journey. FNTS has a passion for all things multi-cloud and provides flexible cloud solutions, with a continued focus on orchestrating agility, transparency and IT optimization for our customers, all while keeping cost containment top-of-mind. With an elevated security posture consisting of layered security solutions, FNTS specializes in partnering with customers in highly regulated and compliance-driven industries.

Our culture and our employees are the heart of our story - and we're committed to their success! Please see below the details of this career opportunity and how it fits into our organization's success.

Our Modern, Flexible Workplace:

We believe in a Modern, Flexible Workplace, and we are continuously exploring advancements in technology and office environments to make it easier to work from anywhere at any time, allowing for more flexibility in where and how you work. We know that choice and flexibility are important to you. We also recognize that flexible and remote positions can become opportunities for military partners, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities to thrive at our company. We invite you to consider what a Modern, Flexible Workplace can mean for you! The location category for this role may vary based on business needs, and has not yet been determined. Please contact TAGAdmin@fnni.com to obtain applicable details from our Talent Acquisition team. To ensure you receive a response, include the following number for this job in the subject line of your message. Job number: R-20250127

Summary of the Job:

With over 20 years in the managed IT services industry, First National Technology Solutions (FNTS) is a leading provider of flexible, customized hosted and remotely managed services. Operating a state-of-the-art data center and offering customized solutions and best-of-breed technology, FNTS is a nationally recognized leader in managed IT services. With a classic Midwest culture, FNTS employs an expert team who place high value on work ethics and personalized customer service.
FNTS is a subsidiary of First National of Nebraska Inc. (FNNI), a $20 billion multi-state holding company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, with a strong heritage of banking excellence that dates back more than 150 years.

About this Role:

The person in this position is responsible for all aspects of supporting CICS Services running in a mainframe environment. This person must monitor CICS performance and identify and make adjustments as necessary to maintain peak performance. Strong problem diagnostics skills are a must. The candidates must be able to work with customers and vendors in resolving CICS related issues. Responsibilities include active participation in planning, design, testing, documenting, and researching all CICS group projects. The candidate must be able to work with other internal support groups, ensuring the environment is capable of providing service as changing requirements dictate. The candidates must possess not only technical expertise, but also effective oral and written communications skills, plus good organizational skills. The candidates must be effective working independently and with others with minimal supervision. This position requires a minimum of 10+ year's hands-on experience performing CICS Systems Support duties.

This position is a remote/work from home role.

This position is not available for sponsorship due to current FNTS customer contracts.

This position is a salary position with eligibility for the FNTS 10% yearly bonus/incentive plan.

The Ideal Candidate for This Role:

* Support CICS release levels of TS V3.2 through V6.2
* Upgrade CICS TS environment with maintenance and new releases.
* Support CICSPlex SM environment.
* Upgrade CICSPlex SM environment.
* Perform work assignments within CICS using MRO concepts.
* Use CICS Explorer to monitor CICS systems.
* Support MQ release levels R9.0 through R9.4

* Use RACF or any external security manager to support the client's requirements for CICS Applications.
* Solve complex CICS problems effectively and quickly with minimal assistance and direction.
* Support On-Call 24x7 rotation.
* Support clients with various Web application types.
* Support CICS applications that use DB2.
* Occasional after hours and weekend support

Job Qualifications

* 10+ Experience as a CICS Systems Programmer
* Experience with CICS TS v3.2 or higher.
* Experience with MQ maintenance and support
* Experience with automation within CICS Systems duties.
* Experience with capacity and performance issues.
* Experience reading and debugging using mainframe dumps.
* Experience with TSO/ISPF/SDSF/JCL.
* Experience with Disaster Recovery processes.
* Experience with SMP/E.
* Experience with CICS TS with DB2 interface.
* Experience with researching technical issues and possible software solutions.

Additional Qualifications:

* Experience with IBM CICS Tools IA, CM, PA, and DA, or other vendor equivalent
* Experience with Omegamon or other monitoring products
* Experience with programming languages like; Cobol, Assembler, REXX, other script languages.
* Experience with High Availability Applications.
* Knowledge of Hogan and Umbrella highly desirable

Compensation and Benefits Overview:

We offer a variety of benefits designed to keep you and your family physically and financially healthy. Not only do we offer a competitive salary and work-life balance, we offer benefits to match your needs:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

  • 401k, With Matching Contributions

  • Time Off Programs

  • Health Savings Account (HSA)/Dependent Care

  • Employee Banking

  • Growth Opportunities

  • Tuition Assistance

  • Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance

Learn more about FNBO benefits here: https://www.fnbo.com/careers/benefits/.

To obtain compensation and benefit information related to this specific role, e-mail FNBO at TAGAdmin@fnni.com. To ensure you receive a response, include the number of this job (listed below) in the subject line of your message.

Job number: R-20250127

Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion:

FNTS is committed to belonging, inclusion, diversity and equity. We are committed to intentionally and proactively creating pathways to success for historically underrepresented populations. To accomplish this, we foster a culture of belonging and inclusion so that every employee is valued, and has opportunity and the ability to make an impact. We strive to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve in the makeup of our workforce.

See the full FNTS Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Statement here

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Click here to download 'EEO is The Law' Self-Print Poster

Click here to download 'EEO is The Law' Supplement for Federal Contractors

Click here to download 'EEO is The Law' GINA Supplement

FNTS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer - Member FDIC

FNTS follows federal law regarding the use of marijuana (this applies to all non-California applicants)

Application Deadline:

All our jobs will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days. Job postings may come down prior to 5 calendar days based on volume of applicants.

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