Job Description

Calling all innovators - find your future at Fiserv.

We're Fiserv, a global leader in Fintech and payments, and we move money and information in a way that moves the world. We connect financial institutions, corporations, merchants and consumers to one another millions of times a day - quickly, reliably, and securely. Any time you swipe your credit card, pay through a mobile app, or withdraw money from the bank, we're involved. If you want to make an impact on a global scale, come make a difference at Fiserv.

Job Title

Mainframe Systems Architect (CICS)

What does a successful Mainframe Systems Architect (CICS) do at Fiserv?
The primary purpose of the Mainframe Systems Architect (CICS) is to provide senior-level CICS/TS technical support (installation, implementation, administration, and maintenance) for all Fiserv IBM mainframe-based CICS/TS solutions supporting the CPS, FRMS, EPAY and Optis platform in the US as well as Issuing, Acquiring, and Payments clients primarily in Argentina. This support includes working and supporting internal and external clients using IBM’s CICS/TS solutions.

What you will do:

• Responsible for the installation, implementation, performance, testing and integrity of a large IBM CICS/TS implementation.
• Work with Development, Operations, and other technical teams on new and existing CICS/TS project implementations while maintaining CICS/TS system options for optimum performance and availability.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of CICS/TS standards and roadmaps.
• Work with internal and external clients in implementing CICS/TS solutions, while providing global on-call support.
• Providing dump analysis and problem determination of root causes related to system problems and outages including storage violations.
• Working with computer operations to quickly resolve incidents and automate operational processes such as IPLs, Cold Starts, and dump processing.
• Ensuring High Availability and performance objectives as required by customers and management for operating systems and for software components.
• Configuration and administration of CICS Webservices or CICS Liberty Profile JVMs including URIMAPs and pipes, as well as CICSPlex and CICS Explorer.

What you will need to have:

• 13+ years of experience supporting CICS/TS in large IBM z/OS Mainframe environment.
• 10+ years of experience with mainframe software installation, maintenance and support (IBM Assembler, COBOL, and REXX).
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education, military, and work experience. 

What would be great to have:

• Experience with z/OS Connect Enterprise Edition or IBM MQ is desirable.
• Experience with mainframe software installation, maintenance, and support.
• Working knowledge of IBM Assembler and CICS/TS coding highly desirable.
• Experience with CICSPlex administration and CICS Explorer.
• Utilization of JAVA based applications including Liberty Profile.

Important info about this role:

• All offers of employment are contingent on standard background checks. Fiserv and certain of its affiliated companies are federal, state and/or local government contractors. Should this position support a Federal Government contract, now or in the future, the successful candidate will be subject to a background check conducted by the U.S. Government to determine eligibility and suitability for federal contract employment for public trust or sensitive positions. Positions that support state and/or local contracts also may require additional background checks to determine eligibility and suitability.

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Salary Range

$112,700.00-$157,100.00

These pay ranges apply to employees in Minnesota. Pay ranges for employees in other states may differ.

It is unlawful to discriminate against a prospective employee due to the individual's status as a veteran.

Thank you for considering employment with Fiserv.  Please:

• Apply using your legal name
• Complete the step-by-step profile and attach your resume (either is acceptable, both are preferable).

Our commitment to Equal Opportunity:

Fiserv is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law. 

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