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Locations: Roseland NJ (preferred), Alpharetta GA, San Dimas CA
Hybrid (onsite 3 days)
- Are you empathetic to client needs and inspired by transformation and impacting the lives of millions of people every day?
- Are you looking to join a dynamic, inclusive team environment with a culture of collaboration and belonging?
Well, this may be the role for you. Ready to design what's next?
We are seeking a highly skilled Mainframe CICS Senior Systems Engineer to join our Infrastructure Engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for the installation, implementation, administration, support, and strategic direction of our IBM CICS Transaction Server (CICS/TS) environment supporting mission-critical enterprise applications.
As a senior technical leader, you will partner with development, operations, architecture, and infrastructure teams to ensure the stability, performance, resiliency, and modernization of our mainframe ecosystem. This role requires deep expertise in IBM z/OS, CICS/TS, Assembler, COBOL, and enterprise availability practices.
In this role, you will lead the installation, configuration, maintenance, and support of large-scale IBM CICS/TS environments. You will ensure the availability, performance, integrity, and security of mission-critical CICS platforms. You collaborate with Development, Operations, and Infrastructure teams on new initiatives, upgrades, and production implementations. You will administer and optimize CICSPlex environments and leverage CICS Explorer for systems management. You will perform advanced performance tuning and capacity management to maintain service level objectives. You will develop and maintain CICS standards, best practices, and technology roadmaps. You support disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution to ensure business resilience. You will analyze system dumps, storage violations, and performance issues to identify and resolve root causes. You drive automation of operational procedures including IPLs, CICS Cold Starts, recovery processing, and dump management. You provide technical leadership during production incidents and critical system outages. You work closely with internal and external clients to design and implement CICS-based solutions. You will support Java workloads running in CICS, including Liberty Profile environments. You participate in a global on-call rotation supporting a highly available 24x7 enterprise platform. You will evaluate and support IBM and third-party software products that enhance the mainframe ecosystem.
To thrive in this career, you will be a hands-on systems engineering expert who thrives in complex enterprise environments. You combine strong technical depth with operational excellence and are recognized as a trusted advisor for solving critical production challenges. You continuously identify opportunities to improve reliability, automate processes, and modernize mainframe services.
You strive to learn new technologies and find ways to incorporate what you learn into building your products. You'll also serve as a mentor to the junior developers. As part of our team, you'll find exciting challenges, get opportunities to grow your career, and develop solid friendships as we design what's next for ADP and the industry. Pace should not scare you. We still find time for a healthy dose of fun.
Like what you see? Apply now!
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Here's what you can expect on a typical day:
- You'll start each day with a scrum, working in a team to understand responsibilities, identify issues, and communicate coding priorities while choosing user stories to complete. You will also participate in other agile ceremonies, including scheduled sprint demos, where you will present your work to up to 90 stakeholders.
- Variety of work. There is no typical day. You could be checking in with a team in India one minute, meeting with leadership to review initiatives for the coming quarter later and tomorrow handling a few ad hoc requests from your peers in other departments.
- Influence and inspire confidence. You are comfortable presenting to senior leaders, product owners, and peers with a compelling voice that you demonstrate through executive presence, leading change, and creating clear executive-level communications on milestone achievements.
- You have 13+ years of experience in relevant skills gained and developed in the same or similar role.
TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE:
- You'll have a Bachelor's degree OR equivalent.
- 13+ years of hands-on experience supporting IBM CICS/TS in large-scale IBM z/OS environments.
- Deep expertise with IBM CICS Transaction Server administration and support.
- Strong working knowledge of IBM Assembler and COBOL.
- Experience installing, upgrading, maintaining, and supporting mainframe software products.
- Advanced troubleshooting, problem determination, and root-cause analysis skills.
- Experience supporting high-availability enterprise production environments.
- Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and collaborate across multiple teams.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to successfully complete required government background checks and obtain necessary clearances.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with CICSPlex System Manager (CPSM).
- Experience using CICS Explorer.
- Knowledge of Java workloads within CICS and Liberty Profile environments.
- Experience with IBM MQ.
- Experience with z/OS Connect Enterprise Edition.
- Familiarity with enterprise automation and operational tooling.
- Experience supporting disaster recovery and business continuity programs.
YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE BECAUSE YOU CAN:
- Have courageous team collaboration. Courage comes from how associates are willing to have difficult conversations, speak up, be an owner, and challenge one another's ideas to find the best solution.
- Deliver at epic scale. We deliver real user outcomes using strong judgment and good instincts. We're obsessed with the art of achieving simplicity with a focus on client happiness and productivity.
- Be surrounded by curious learners. We align ourselves with other smart people in an environment where we grow and elevate one another to the next level. We encourage our associates to listen, stay agile, and learn from mistakes.
- Act like an owner & doer. Mission-driven and committed to leading change, you will be encouraged to take on any challenge and solve complex problems. No tasks are beneath or too great for us. We are hands-on and willing to master our craft.
- Give back to others. Always do the right thing for our clients and our community and humbly give back to the community where we live and work. Support our associates in times of need through ADP's Philanthropic Foundation.
- Join a company committed to equality and equity. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions.
What are you waiting for? Apply today!
Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills, and relevant experience. Some positions may include additional compensation in the form of bonus, equity or commissions. We offer the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Matched Retirement Savings, Wellness Program, Short-and Long-Term Disability, Charitable Contribution Match, Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation, Paid Volunteer Time Off, and more. The compensation for this role is USD $93,400.00 - USD $230,000.00 / Year*
- Actual compensation will not be less than the applicable minimum wage or minimum exempt salary requirement under federal, state and local laws.
A little about ADP: We are a comprehensive global provider of cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions that unite HR, payroll, talent, time, tax and benefits administration and a leader in business outsourcing services, analytics, and compliance expertise. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating a down-to-earth culture that embraces our core values, welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. We've received recognition for our work by many esteemed organizations, learn more at ADP Awards and Recognition.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at ADP: ADP is committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace, and is further committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic including: race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status or disability. Hiring decisions are based upon ADP’s operating needs, and applicant merit including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance.
Ethics at ADP: ADP has a long, proud history of conducting business with the highest ethical standards and full compliance with all applicable laws. We also expect our people to uphold our values with the highest level of integrity and behave in a manner that fosters an honest and respectful workplace.
ADP is hiring a Senior Mainframe CICS Systems Engineer
Locations: Roseland NJ (preferred), Alpharetta GA, San Dimas CA
Hybrid (onsite 3 days)
- Are you empathetic to client needs and inspired by transformation and impacting the lives of millions of people every day?
- Are you looking to join a dynamic, inclusive team environment with a culture of collaboration and belonging?
Well, this may be the role for you. Ready to design what's next?
We are seeking a highly skilled Mainframe CICS Senior Systems Engineer to join our Infrastructure Engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for the installation, implementation, administration, support, and strategic direction of our IBM CICS Transaction Server (CICS/TS) environment supporting mission-critical enterprise applications.
As a senior technical leader, you will partner with development, operations, architecture, and infrastructure teams to ensure the stability, performance, resiliency, and modernization of our mainframe ecosystem. This role requires deep expertise in IBM z/OS, CICS/TS, Assembler, COBOL, and enterprise availability practices.
In this role, you will lead the installation, configuration, maintenance, and support of large-scale IBM CICS/TS environments. You will ensure the availability, performance, integrity, and security of mission-critical CICS platforms. You collaborate with Development, Operations, and Infrastructure teams on new initiatives, upgrades, and production implementations. You will administer and optimize CICSPlex environments and leverage CICS Explorer for systems management. You will perform advanced performance tuning and capacity management to maintain service level objectives. You will develop and maintain CICS standards, best practices, and technology roadmaps. You support disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution to ensure business resilience. You will analyze system dumps, storage violations, and performance issues to identify and resolve root causes. You drive automation of operational procedures including IPLs, CICS Cold Starts, recovery processing, and dump management. You provide technical leadership during production incidents and critical system outages. You work closely with internal and external clients to design and implement CICS-based solutions. You will support Java workloads running in CICS, including Liberty Profile environments. You participate in a global on-call rotation supporting a highly available 24x7 enterprise platform. You will evaluate and support IBM and third-party software products that enhance the mainframe ecosystem.
To thrive in this career, you will be a hands-on systems engineering expert who thrives in complex enterprise environments. You combine strong technical depth with operational excellence and are recognized as a trusted advisor for solving critical production challenges. You continuously identify opportunities to improve reliability, automate processes, and modernize mainframe services.
You strive to learn new technologies and find ways to incorporate what you learn into building your products. You'll also serve as a mentor to the junior developers. As part of our team, you'll find exciting challenges, get opportunities to grow your career, and develop solid friendships as we design what's next for ADP and the industry. Pace should not scare you. We still find time for a healthy dose of fun.
Like what you see? Apply now!
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Here's what you can expect on a typical day:
- You'll start each day with a scrum, working in a team to understand responsibilities, identify issues, and communicate coding priorities while choosing user stories to complete. You will also participate in other agile ceremonies, including scheduled sprint demos, where you will present your work to up to 90 stakeholders.
- Variety of work. There is no typical day. You could be checking in with a team in India one minute, meeting with leadership to review initiatives for the coming quarter later and tomorrow handling a few ad hoc requests from your peers in other departments.
- Influence and inspire confidence. You are comfortable presenting to senior leaders, product owners, and peers with a compelling voice that you demonstrate through executive presence, leading change, and creating clear executive-level communications on milestone achievements.
- You have 13+ years of experience in relevant skills gained and developed in the same or similar role.
TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE:
- You'll have a Bachelor's degree OR equivalent.
- 13+ years of hands-on experience supporting IBM CICS/TS in large-scale IBM z/OS environments.
- Deep expertise with IBM CICS Transaction Server administration and support.
- Strong working knowledge of IBM Assembler and COBOL.
- Experience installing, upgrading, maintaining, and supporting mainframe software products.
- Advanced troubleshooting, problem determination, and root-cause analysis skills.
- Experience supporting high-availability enterprise production environments.
- Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and collaborate across multiple teams.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to successfully complete required government background checks and obtain necessary clearances.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with CICSPlex System Manager (CPSM).
- Experience using CICS Explorer.
- Knowledge of Java workloads within CICS and Liberty Profile environments.
- Experience with IBM MQ.
- Experience with z/OS Connect Enterprise Edition.
- Familiarity with enterprise automation and operational tooling.
- Experience supporting disaster recovery and business continuity programs.
YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE BECAUSE YOU CAN:
- Have courageous team collaboration. Courage comes from how associates are willing to have difficult conversations, speak up, be an owner, and challenge one another's ideas to find the best solution.
- Deliver at epic scale. We deliver real user outcomes using strong judgment and good instincts. We're obsessed with the art of achieving simplicity with a focus on client happiness and productivity.
- Be surrounded by curious learners. We align ourselves with other smart people in an environment where we grow and elevate one another to the next level. We encourage our associates to listen, stay agile, and learn from mistakes.
- Act like an owner & doer. Mission-driven and committed to leading change, you will be encouraged to take on any challenge and solve complex problems. No tasks are beneath or too great for us. We are hands-on and willing to master our craft.
- Give back to others. Always do the right thing for our clients and our community and humbly give back to the community where we live and work. Support our associates in times of need through ADP's Philanthropic Foundation.
- Join a company committed to equality and equity. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions.
What are you waiting for? Apply today!
Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills, and relevant experience. Some positions may include additional compensation in the form of bonus, equity or commissions. We offer the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Matched Retirement Savings, Wellness Program, Short-and Long-Term Disability, Charitable Contribution Match, Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation, Paid Volunteer Time Off, and more. The compensation for this role is USD $93,400.00 - USD $230,000.00 / Year*
- Actual compensation will not be less than the applicable minimum wage or minimum exempt salary requirement under federal, state and local laws.
A little about ADP: We are a comprehensive global provider of cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions that unite HR, payroll, talent, time, tax and benefits administration and a leader in business outsourcing services, analytics, and compliance expertise. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating a down-to-earth culture that embraces our core values, welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. We've received recognition for our work by many esteemed organizations, learn more at ADP Awards and Recognition.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at ADP: ADP is committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace, and is further committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic including: race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status or disability. Hiring decisions are based upon ADP’s operating needs, and applicant merit including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance.
Ethics at ADP: ADP has a long, proud history of conducting business with the highest ethical standards and full compliance with all applicable laws. We also expect our people to uphold our values with the highest level of integrity and behave in a manner that fosters an honest and respectful workplace.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer
Verify your z/OS credentials match PERM requirements
PERM requires your employer to advertise for the exact role they're sponsoring you for. Document your z/OS, COBOL, and JCL proficiencies in writing now, so the job description filed with DOL matches your actual qualifications without gaps.
Target employers with mainframe-dependent infrastructure
Large banks, insurance carriers, federal contractors, and healthcare clearinghouses still run mission-critical workloads on mainframes. These organizations sponsor green cards routinely because replacing mainframe talent is harder than sponsoring it.
Distinguish EB-2 and EB-3 eligibility before applying
EB-2 requires a U.S. master's degree or foreign equivalent, or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive mainframe experience. EB-3 covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree. Knowing which category fits your credentials lets you negotiate the right sponsorship track upfront.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your specific mainframe title before accepting an offer, so you can confirm the employer's figure is compliant.
Search green card sponsorship history using Migrate Mate
Filter by employers who have filed PERM applications for Systems Programmer roles using Migrate Mate. Sponsorship history is the clearest signal that a company has the legal infrastructure and willingness to carry a case through to I-140 approval.
Plan for PERM audit timelines around your current status
PERM audits from DOL can add six to twelve months to an already lengthy process. If you're on H-1B visa, coordinate with your employer so your I-140 is filed before your sixth year begins, preserving your ability to extend status while waiting for a priority date.
Green Card Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Both categories are available depending on your credentials. EB-2 applies if the role requires a master's degree or equivalent, or if you hold a bachelor's degree plus at least five years of progressive mainframe experience. EB-3 covers positions requiring a four-year degree. Your employer selects the category when drafting the PERM job description, so the role's minimum requirements and your own background both shape which track is filed.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status subject to an annual lottery and a six-year cap, whereas PERM initiates a path to lawful permanent residency with no annual quota at the EB-3 classification level for most countries outside India and China. PERM requires DOL-supervised recruitment to document U.S. worker unavailability, followed by I-140 and adjustment of status. The timeline is longer, typically two to four years for non-backlogged nationalities, but the outcome is a green card rather than a temporary status.
How can I find employers who have sponsored green cards for mainframe roles before?
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified PERM and I-140 filing history filtered by job category and location. Searching for companies with a documented mainframe sponsorship track record is more reliable than relying on general job postings, because most employers that sponsor mainframe roles do so quietly rather than advertising it prominently in job descriptions.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for a mainframe position?
Your employer files ETA Form 9089 with DOL after completing a mandatory supervised recruitment period, which typically spans 30 to 60 days of advertising. DOL reviews whether the recruitment genuinely tested the U.S. labor market. Mainframe roles with highly specific requirements, such as IMS database administration or CICS transaction processing, are less likely to draw disqualifying U.S. applicants, which can simplify the employer's documentation burden.
Can I change employers after my PERM is approved but before my green card is issued?
Once your I-140 has been approved for 180 days and you're in adjustment of status, portability rules under AC21 allow you to change to a same or similar occupational classification without losing your priority date. Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer maps to SOC code 15-1244 under USCIS occupational guidance, and roles in adjacent mainframe disciplines, such as mainframe performance analyst or z/OS systems administrator, are routinely accepted as sufficiently similar for portability purposes.