Working Title: z/OS Systems Programmer - CICS Senior Programmer
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 4 or Information Technology Specialist 5
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
Job ID : 85956
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes #LI-Hybrid
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 05/24/2025
Closing Date : 06/06/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services
Division/Unit : Enterprise
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $36.52 - $60.24 / hourly; $76,253 - $125,781 / annually
Job Class Option : Systems Software
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The candidate may be eligible to receive a hiring bonus up to $5,000! The bonus will be paid in two (2) increments, with the first payment made after successfully passing the probationary period.¿
A $1,000 Referral Bonus is offered to MNIT staff that recruit new talent who are hired into this position!¿
To submit your referral, email: MNITHR.Services@state.mn.us using subject line 'Employee Referral' and include candidate's name and this job posting ID, prior to candidate being selected.¿
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
Join the 2,800+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/) (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position will be part of the Enterprise Services team, which delivers a full suite of services to state agencies, boards, councils, and commissions, and many central services to local government partners.
As a CICS Senior Programmer, you will provide technical support for MNIT's online transaction processing software, including IBM CICS and MQSeries (IBM MQ) on z/OS. This involves installation, maintenance, problem-solving, performance monitoring, and supporting application customers. Assist in developing online applications and train staff in system software support within a mainframe environment.
This position requires an employee to be onsite in St. Paul, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location.
Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) for Minnesota IT Services is available on a limited basis.
Only candidates residing in Minnesota and its bordering counties are eligible for telework.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips here. (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/hiringprocess.jsp) *:
This vacancy is being posted at the Information Technology Specialist 4 (ITS4) and Information Technology Specialist 5 (ITS5) levels. Only one (1) vacancy will be filled, and the classification will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications.
ITS4
Position requires a minimum of four (4) years of IT related experience in mainframe operating system and maintenance.
Experience must include:
Skilled in installing and maintaining CICS and MQSeries on z/OS, including running commands or using MQ Explorer to manipulate Channels and Queues.
Proficient in resolving CICS issues, such as looping tasks and storage shortages.
Knowledgeable in IBM Job Control Language (JCL), JES2, (SMP/E or z/OSMF).
Capable of providing leadership and guidance to both technical and non-technical staff.
Ability to deliver effective verbal or written messages that facilitate mutual understanding.
Strong customer service skills, including active listening, empathy, and problem-solving.
ITS5
Position requires a minimum of five (5) years of IT related experience in mainframe operating system and maintenance.
Experience must include:
Skilled in installing and maintaining CICS and MQSeries on z/OS, including running commands or using MQ Explorer to manipulate Channels and Queues.
Proficient in resolving CICS issues, such as looping tasks and storage shortages.
Knowledgeable in IBM Job Control Language (JCL), JES2, (SMP/E or z/OSMF).
Capable of providing leadership and guidance to both technical and non-technical staff.
Ability to deliver effective verbal or written messages that facilitate mutual understanding.
Strong customer service skills, including active listening, empathy, and problem-solving.
A master's degree in Information Technology or an IT related field substitutes for three (3) years of experience, OR an IT related bachelor's degree substitutes for two (2) years, OR an IT related associate's degree substitutes for one (1) year.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of security within CICS and MQSeries (ACF2/RACF).
Ability to manage and maintain CICS definitions.
Knowledge of CICSPlex and CICS Transaction Gateway and able to analyze CICS Transaction and system dumps.
Knowledge of mainframe z/OS operating systems and associated applications and tools running on the z/OS platform.
Knowledge of Unix System Services, and UNIX command syntax.
Familiar with installation and use of third-party products for CICS.
Familiar with privileged access/user management (ETF/A).
Ability to work well with all kinds of technical and non-technical personnel.
Additional Requirements
It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required checks prior to employment which may consist of the following:
SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)
Criminal History Check
Reference Check
Social Security and Address Verification
Education Verification
Other legally required checks
Minnesota IT Services does not participate in E-Verify. Minnesota IT Services will not sponsor applicant for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
