MQ Series-ADMIN

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 1 Year(s)
No Travel Required

Skills

Auditing
CPU
Communication
Computer Hardware
Finance
DASD
IBM OMEGAMON
IBM Mainframe
IBM
Message Queues
IBM WebSphere MQ
Microsoft Exchange
Payments
SMF
Storage
System Requirements
TLS
Trading
z/OS
TCP/IP
SMP/E
RACF
Middleware
Messaging

Job Details

IBM MQ Series on z/OS is a critical messaging middleware used by financial institutions like JPMorgan Chase (JPMC) to ensure secure, reliable, and scalable communication between applications. Here's a breakdown of the key requirements and considerations for deploying IBM MQ on z/OS in environments like JPMC:

IBM MQ Series Requirements on z/OS - System Requirements

Operating System: IBM z/OS (latest supported versions)

Hardware: IBM mainframe systems with sufficient CPU and memory resources

Software Prerequisites:

SMP/E (System Modification Program/Extended) for installation and maintenance

IBM z/OS Communications Server for TCP/IP support

Security software like RACF for access control

Disk Space: Adequate DASD for MQ libraries and logs

Memory: Sufficient virtual storage for queue managers and buffer pools

Security Requirements

Integration with RACF or equivalent for:

Queue access control

Command authorization

SSL/TLS configuration for encrypted messaging

Operational Requirements

High Availability: Sysplex support for workload balancing and failover

Monitoring Tools: Integration with IBM Omegamon or third-party tools

Logging & Auditing: SMF records and MQ logs for compliance

Installation Notes

IBM MQ for z/OS is installed using Program Directories and SMP/E jobs

Requires careful planning of queue manager naming, buffer sizes, and channel configurations

You can find IBM s official system requirements here and installation guidance here.

JPMC Usage Context

At JPMorgan Chase, IBM MQ on z/OS is typically used for:

Inter-application messaging across trading, payments, and risk systems

Secure data exchange between internal and external systems

Real-time transaction processing with high reliability

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