Overview
Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Skills
Mainframe
z/OS
VSAM
MQ Data Sharing
Sysview
CA-Neumics Analyzer
APF
Java
Apache Kafka
IBM WebSphere MQ
Job Details
Hybrid role need locals only
Job Title: Mainframe and MQ Engineer
Location: Clifton, NJ OR Buffalo ,NY (Both locations would work)
Duration: 12 + Months
Role Overview:
The Mainframe and MQ Engineer responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and support of IBM MQ messaging infrastructure within a z/OS mainframe environment. This role ensures high availability, performance, and security of MQ systems and supports application teams in integrating messaging solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage all phases of MQ engineering and operations in a 24x7 large-scale prod environment.
- Define and configure MQ resources such as channels, queues, and queue managers.
- Support MQ in batch and CICS environments.
- Perform MQ software upgrades, patching, and maintenance.
- Troubleshoot and resolve MQ-related issues, including interfacing with IBM Support.
- Monitor MQ performance and tune systems for optimal throughput.
- Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing.
- Collaborate with distributed MQ teams and application developers for migration.
- Maintain security configurations using RACF or CA-Top Secret.
- Document procedures, configurations, and troubleshooting guides.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 15+ years of experience in MQ engineering on z/OS.
- Strong understanding of MQ Data Sharing and High Availability concepts.
- Experience with MQ Performance & Tuning and Monitoring tools (e.g., Sysview, CA-Neumics Analyzer).
- Familiarity with z/OS components: APF, Link list, LPA, VSAM.
- Knowledge of CICS TS V6.1+ and SMP/E.
- Experience with Java, Kafka, and MQ Confluent Connectors in mainframe environments.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
- Ability to work on-call and outside regular hours when needed with Global tea
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