Auto Req ID: 31458BR Job Title: Mainframe IMS/CICS Systems Programmer Location: Allen Park State: MI Company: Ford Motor Company ------------ Job Description Position Overview/Description: This is an Infrastructure Support position for IT Global Operations Team. The successful candidate will be working with a global team to provide IMS/CICS and related program products support that includes installation of IMS or CICS, technical support, analyze and resolve failures, while meeting Fords security and control requirements. Responsibilities: * Provide global support for Mainframe Online Hosting IMS and CICS systems. * Assist in the modernization the Mainframe Online Hosting environment at Ford. * Install, support, customize, test, implement and document IBM mainframe IMS and CICS system software and related program products in a global environment. * Develop, test and implement system modifications and support procedures. Prepare documentation describing local modifications and procedures. * Respond to system trouble notifications. Analyze, debug and correct system software problems. When needed, interface with IBM, software vendors, data center and customer personnel to resolve issues. * Provide customer support for application launches. * Participate in Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity planning and testing. * Evaluate software products and make acquisition recommendations to management. * Participate in Proof of Concept projects for modernization of IMS and CICS environments. * Participate in on-call rotation to provide after hours and weekend support. * Perform SCRP process and ACR/ICR updates to support Ford security and controls processes. Job Requirements: Basic Qualifications: * Bachelors Degree * 3+ Years of experience with Mainframe technologies * 3+ Years of experience with IMS and/or CICS Preferred Qualifications: * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Experience with IMS,CICS z/OS, JES, VTAM, TCP/IP, RACF, TSO/ISPF, COBOL, REXX, JCL, Tivoli Omegamon and Unix System Services * Experience with Microsoft office tools (Excel, Word) and HTML * Experience managing Large Scale IT Infrastructure Deployments * Motivated and self-starter * Experience with monitoring the production environments * Working knowledge of Security and Controls, ITPM and Sarbanes-Oxley policies The distance between imagination and creation. It can be measured in years of innovation, or in moments of brilliance. When you join the Ford team, you discover all the benefits, rewards and development opportunities youd expect from a diverse global leader. Youll become part of a team that is already leading the way, with ingenious solutions and attainable products and it is always ready to go further. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Ford Motor Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.