Mainframe and MQ Engineer at Clifton, NJ or Buffalo , NY

Overview

Hybrid
$45 - $48
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)

Skills

Mainframe
MQ Engineer
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
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
Client wants the consultant to work 3 days/ week onsite in Clifton NJ OR Buffalo NY

Job Details

*****HYBRID MODEL *****

Position: Mainframe and MQ Engineer

Location: Clifton, NJ or Buffalo , NY (Hybrid)

Duration: 6 + Months

Rate: $45-$48/Hr

Client wants the consultant to work 3 days/ week onsite in Clifton, NJ OR Buffalo , NY

Role:

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.

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.

Skills:

  • 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

Client wants the consultant to work 3 days/ week onsite in Clifton, NJ OR Buffalo , NY

Thanks & Regards,

Augustin Ahmed

Sr. Manager Recruitment s

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Parmesoft, Inc

2626 Cole Ave, Ste: 300

Dallas, TX 75204

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