Overview
Hybrid
$70 - $75
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Skills
Mainframe MQ
security
MQ cluster
Job Details
To be successful in this role, we re seeking the following:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience required; advanced degree preferred.
- 8+ years of related infrastructure experience required.
- Experience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus.
- 8+ years of experience in administering MQ in z/OS environment.
- Strong knowledge of MQ Queue Sharing Groups, MQ clusters with mainframe QManager members, manage channel authentication in z/OS, TLS certificate management, and stream Queues.
- Some understanding of MQ application programming experience in z/OS environment (either C, COBOL, or Java) and the infrastructure dependencies there.
- Solid understanding of MQ DR events on mainframe and the underlying dependencies.
- Good understanding of MQ upgrade process in z/OS environment.
- Some basic understanding of security exits.
- Good understanding of change management and incident practices.
- Ability to multitask and manage deliverables under time pressure.
- Understanding CICS logs for troubleshooting purposes is expected.
Call Notes:
- Goal is to convert to FTE (NYC/NJ, Pittsburgh, or Lake Mary)
- Resource can work remotely during the contract period supporting EST hours but will need to be onsite once converted to FTE
- MQ support and administration on the mainframe
- security updates only no development or improvements needed
- Experience with CICS logs is also preferred
- Managing security certificates is a preferred
- Financial services experience is preferred
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