Role : IBM MQ Series FTE z/OS Admin System Programmer
Location : Salisbury, NC/Boston, MA/Frisco, TX
This role involves administering and supporting IBM MQ Series and File Transfer Edition (FTE) on the z/OS platform. The System Programmer ensures secure, reliable, and high-performance messaging infrastructure, supporting enterprise applications and batch processes.
Technical Expertise:
8+ years of hands-on experience with IBM MQ on z/OS.
Deep understanding of MQ Queue Sharing Groups, FTE configurations, and MQ monitoring tools.
Familiarity with COBOL, REXX, and other language tools
Preferred Certifications:
IBM MQ Administrator Certification.
Experience in financial or regulated industries is a plus.
Key Responsibilities:
MQ Administration:
Install, configure, and maintain IBM MQ Series and MQ FTE on z/OS
Manage MQ objects including queue managers, queues, channels, and cluster configurations.
Monitor MQ performance and availability, applying tuning techniques to optimize throughput and reduce latency
Upgrade Support:
Plan and execute upgrades of MQ Series and FTE components on z/OS.
Perform compatibility checks, regression testing, and rollback planning.
Coordinate with application and infrastructure teams to ensure minimal disruption during upgrades.
Document upgrade procedures and maintain version control records.
Security & Compliance:
Implement and manage MQ security protocols including TLS/SSH certificates, RACF integration, and security exits
Ensure compliance with internal and industry standards for secure messaging.
System Programming & Integration:
Support integration of MQ with CICS, DB2, IMS, and other z/OS subsystems
Develop and maintain automation scripts using REXX, JCL, or Assembler for MQ operations.
Disaster Recovery & High Availability:
Design and implement MQ Queue Sharing Groups and RESLEVEL configurations for high availability
Support disaster recovery planning and testing for MQ environments.
Collaboration & Support:
Work closely with application developers, infrastructure teams, and support staff to troubleshoot and resolve MQ-related issues
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
Documentation & Process Improvement:
Maintain comprehensive documentation of MQ configurations, procedures, and best practices.
Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve operational efficiency