[Remote] Senior Lead, Systems Administrations CICS

Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Kyndryl is a company that designs, builds, manages, and modernizes critical technology systems. They are seeking a Senior Lead, Systems Administrations CICS to solve complex problems and manage systems data for clients, ensuring security compliance and providing day-to-day solutions. Responsibilities Provide infrastructure support for CICS environments across multiple systems and platforms Maintain availability, stability, and performance of CICS subsystems Support production, development, and test environments Install, configure, and upgrade CICS versions and related IBM components Apply maintenance and patches to keep systems at supported levels Evaluate new releases and implement enhancements Perform performance tuning and workload balancing Monitor system health and resolve bottlenecks Ensure optimal resource utilization Diagnose and resolve system and application issues Utilize debugging and monitoring tools independently Engage IBM/ISV support when required Provide technical expertise on CICS architecture and product capabilities Assist in designing solutions aligned with client/application requirements Support integration with subsystems (e.g., MQ, z/OS Connect, RACF, and DB2) Skills Provide infrastructure support for CICS environments across multiple systems and platforms Maintain availability, stability, and performance of CICS subsystems Support production, development, and test environments Install, configure, and upgrade CICS versions and related IBM components Apply maintenance and patches to keep systems at supported levels Evaluate new releases and implement enhancements Perform performance tuning and workload balancing Monitor system health and resolve bottlenecks Ensure optimal resource utilization Diagnose and resolve system and application issues Utilize debugging and monitoring tools independently Engage IBM/ISV support when required Provide technical expertise on CICS architecture and product capabilities Assist in designing solutions aligned with client/application requirements Support integration with subsystems (e.g., MQ, z/OS Connect, RACF, and DB2) COBOL Assembler RACF configuration Benefits This position will be eligible for Kyndryl’s discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl’s applicable plans. You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off. Note If this is a sales commission eligible role, you will be eligible to participate in a sales commission plan in lieu of the annual discretionary bonus program. Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of vaccination to align with their respective COVID-19 vaccination policies. Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. Company Overview Kyndryl is an information technology and services company. It was founded in 2021, and is headquartered in New City, New York, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https//www.kyndryl.com. Company H1B Sponsorship Kyndryl has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2026, 37 in 2025, 35 in 2024, 20 in 2023, 39 in 2022, 2 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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