Mainframe MQ System Administrator

Job Overview:

We are seeking a seasoned Mainframe MQ System Administrator to join our Technology Services Group. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in IBM MQ on z/OS, strong troubleshooting skills, and a proactive approach to managing infrastructure and supporting application teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provision and support MQ infrastructure on mainframe z/OS and distributed platforms
• Configure and maintain Queue Sharing Groups, MQ clusters, channel authentication, and TLS certificates
• Collaborate with application teams to design optimal MQ solutions
• Manage MQ-related alerts, incidents, and participate in change management and DR events
• Understand mainframe dependencies including IPL, capacity planning, and CICS logs
• Contribute to MQ upgrade processes and security exit configurations
• Demonstrate ownership and accountability in all deliverables

Required Skills & Experience:

• 8+ years of infrastructure experience
• 8+ years of MQ administration in z/OS environment
• Strong knowledge of:
  • MQ Queue Sharing Groups
  • MQ clusters with mainframe QManager members
  • Channel authentication in z/OS
  • TLS certificate management
  • MQ DR processes and stream queues
• Basic understanding of security exits
• Experience with change management and incident response
• Ability to multitask and deliver under pressure
• Proficiency in CICS log troubleshooting

Preferred Skills:

• Basic programming experience in COBOL
• MQ application programming knowledge in z/OS (C, COBOL, or Java)
• Experience in financial services or securities industry
• Familiarity with MQ upgrade processes in z/OS

Technologies:

• Required: IBM MQ
• Preferred: COBOL