Mainframe CICS Administrator (ISA I)

Location: Springfield, IL

Department: Information Technology

Office of the Illinois Secretary of State
Alexi Giannoulias

• Consults with and advises users and data processing management and systems analysis staff, assists applications programmers with production problems by reading dumps, interpreting technical manuals, data base records currencies, etc.; estimates design performance for data base design and communication transaction designs; prepares documentation for CICS communication systems; assists in on-line updated file recovery procedures.
• Directs and participates in the reviews, evaluation and preparation of software packages for system loading and system generation, prepares and maintains CICS system generation source decks; prepares and maintains programs to process CICS journals to create files used for data base recovery and statistical reporting; codes special programs as requested.
• Exercises responsibility for the implementation and maintenance of designed software which interface system programs and hardware; prepares and maintains system communications systems (CICS), Transaction Gateway and MQSeries; applies tested known error corrections to software modules used by software system. 
• Exercises responsibility for the implementation and maintenance of OS and third-party software including VPS/DRS, RDZ, Cobol, Fault Analyzer, File Manager, Xpediter, and Rocket monitoring software.
• Responsible for extensive maintenance functions for CICS software; interprets communication system memory dumps and makes system technical action requests; tests and implements solutions resulting from “PTFS”; maintains network trouble reporting system; provides 24-hour technical support for CICS communications software.
• Coordinates and participates in system tuning and measurement functions monitoring CICS execution reports and information extracted from journal analysis programs to arrange message ID’s and files in system generation source according to volume of traffic; develop and code programs for monitoring system performance.
• Coordinates CICS software functions with other software functions, operations and systems and programming to provide optimum user service.  Handle communications with outside agencies and vendors connected to the system.  Coordinates system changes and testing and responsible for security setup.
• Assists data processing staff in use of utility packages; prepares interactive time-sharing routines to serve as documentation aids and general aids; provides technical assistance to systems and programming staff.  Customize and maintain Cups on Linux.  Handle printer configurations and journal searches.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

• Requires extensive knowledge of systems design and implementation, including the way programs are written, compiled, and tested, the methods of operating computers, and the way data is transcribed into a form suitable for reading by computer and has an appreciation of the wider business context for those programs.
• Requires excellent oral and written communication skills for effective engagement with colleagues and internal users/customers.
• Requires extensive knowledge necessary to effectively perform the ability to exercise sound judgement in analyzing, appraising, evaluating, and solving problems of a procedural, organizational, administrative, and technical nature.
• Requires awareness and adherence to organizational standards for security, privacy and ethics.
• Requires extensive knowledge of the devices for capturing data for computers and the means available for receiving and transmitting data from remote locations to a computer.
• Requires extensive knowledge of the principles and techniques of computer system documentation.
• Requires extensive knowledge of the advantages and limitations of computer communication, and information retrieval systems as management information tools.
• Requires the ability to organize facts and findings, analyze data logically and to present results with clarity and comprehension, orally and in written or graphic form.
• Requires the ability to use and understand appropriate methods, tools, applications, and processes to demonstrate a rational and organized approach to work.
• Requires willingness to travel and possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license as required by individual positions within the class. 

• Please visit https://ilsos.applytojob.gov/apply to apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume or other attachments as needed.
• Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process, in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.
• Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicago (312-793-5515) or Springfield (217-782-4783).