Mainframe MQ Systems Engineer

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Mainframe MQ Systems Engineer for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in Alpharetta, GA.

Mainframe Computing (MC) is a technology enabler for the business by providing a strong, resilient, and stable platform to host and enable business innovation/growth in our lines of business and global locations. MC consists of experienced administration, operations and engineering staff required to support the platform. In addition to flexible hours, the Firm enables its staff to work remotely. The mainframe engineers work with the latest hardware and software technologies. The IBM z platform and the mainframe disk and tape technologies are frequently refreshed across our datacenters.

The Mainframe MQ Systems Programmer is responsible for all phases of MQ engineering and MQ operation functions.
Responsibilities:

• The candidate must be comfortable working with MQ in a 24x7 large scale Sysplex environment (multi-queue managers, high volume, large number of applications) and must be able to support application developers in the use of MQ in batch and CICS environments.
• Individual will also interface with the distributed MQ engineering and operations teams.
• The MQ engineer should have strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• Periodic on-call support and maintenance outside of normal working hours are needed to support the MQ environment and to resolve issues.

Required Skills:

• Defining IBM MQ resources (channels, queues, etc)
• Knowledge of MQ Data Sharing in a large Sysplex environment
• Understanding of High Availability concepts
• Perform MQ software maintenance
• Ability to perform problem determination as well as interface with IBM Support
• Knowledgeable in MQ Performance & Tuning as well as MQ Monitoring
• Support performance and capacity planning including the development of performance and trending reports
• Familiar with Disaster Recovery procedures & tests
• Support in-house developed tools including wrapper for the MQI, enhanced CICS trigger monitor, and channel security exits.
• Knowledge of Sysview for MQ, CA-Neumics Analyzer
• Understanding of zOS functions such as: APF, Link list, LPA, VSAM
• Familiar with Java, Kafka and MQ Confluent Connectors in the Mainframe environment
• Ability to develop internal tools via JCL, REXX, etc.
• Excellent oral/written communication skills

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with CICS TS V6.1+
• SMP/E knowledge
• Knowledge of external security (RACF & CA-Top Secret) as related to MQ
• Prior Application programming experience to support application development teams
• Knowledge of Cobol from an application point of view

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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