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CICS Systems Programmer (Infrastructure Engineering Senior Advisor ) - Evernorth Health Services - Remote
Cigna Health And Life Insurance Company · 🇺🇸 7 Locations
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One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 14 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest May 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 30 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Cigna Health And Life Insurance Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Data Science Advisor” (Data Scientists) in CT: $123k–$140k, median $132k. Most were filed at wage level III (50%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 14 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest May 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 30 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Help us program the future of healthcare technology. At The Cigna Group, you'll have the opportunity to shape and modernize critical mainframe infrastructure that supports millions of customers and business operations. We are looking for a highly skilled Infrastructure Engineering Senior Advisor with deep IBM CICS expertise to serve as a technical leader, driving the design, engineering, and evolution of complex enterprise mainframe solutions. If you enjoy solving challenging technical problems, influencing strategy, and collaborating with talented teams, we'd like to hear from you. Responsibilities • Lead the design, engineering, and implementation of complex CICS infrastructure solutions that support enterprise business objectives. • Provide technical leadership for large-scale mainframe initiatives, guiding projects from strategy through execution. • Build, support, and continuously improve highly available CICS environments across the enterprise. • Partner with application development teams and infrastructure stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable solutions. • Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative approaches that improve performance, resiliency, and operational efficiency. • Diagnose complex infrastructure and application issues, identify root causes, and implement effective long-term solutions. • Install, configure, maintain, and optimize CICS and associated system software products. • Contribute expertise in: • CICSPlex System Manager (CPSM) • DB2 Data Sharing • MQ Shared Queue Managers • REXX • z/OS • Provide guidance and consultation to a large and diverse application development organization. • Participate in an on-call rotation and provide support for high-priority production events as needed. Required Qualifications • 10+ years of CICS Systems Programming experience in enterprise mainframe environments. • Advanced knowledge of CICS architecture, internals, administration, and performance tuning. • Strong experience supporting and managing CICSPlex environments. • Hands-on experience with z/OS, DB2 Data Sharing, MQ Shared Queue Managers, and REXX. • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex system and application issues and implement effective solutions. • Experience leading technical initiatives and coordinating efforts across multiple teams. • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences. • Proven ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within large, cross-functional teams. • Ability to support a 24x7 production environment, including scheduled on-call responsibilities. Preferred Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. • Master-level expertise with CICSPlex and related OEM products. • Experience influencing infrastructure strategy and technology roadmaps. • Prior experience serving as a technical consultant or advisor for large-scale enterprise environments. • Strong strategic thinking skills with a focus on continuous improvement, innovation, and business outcomes. Why Join Us? You'll join a team of talented professionals who are passionate about technology, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Together, we deliver highly resilient infrastructure solutions that power critical business capabilities while helping shape the future of healthcare technology. If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload. For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 123,500 - 205,800 USD / yearly, depen