Overview
Remote
On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Skills
IBM MQ
z/OS
FTE configurations
MQ monitoring
COBOL
REXX
IBM MQ Administrator
MQ
CICS
DB2
IMS
JCL
Job Details
This role involves administering and supporting IBM MQ Series and File Transfer Edition (FTE) on the z/OS platform. The System Programmer ensures secure, reliable, and high-performance messaging infrastructure, supporting enterprise applications and batch processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- MQ Administration:
- Install, configure, and maintain IBM MQ Series and MQ FTE on z/OS
- Manage MQ objects including queue managers, queues, channels, and cluster configurations.
- Monitor MQ performance and availability, applying tuning techniques to optimize throughput and reduce latency
- Upgrade Support:
- Plan and execute upgrades of MQ Series and FTE components on z/OS.
- Perform compatibility checks, regression testing, and rollback planning.
- Coordinate with application and infrastructure teams to ensure minimal disruption during upgrades.
- Document upgrade procedures and maintain version control records.
- Security & Compliance:
- Implement and manage MQ security protocols including TLS/SSH certificates, RACF integration, and security exits
- Ensure compliance with internal and industry standards for secure messaging.
- System Programming & Integration:
- Support integration of MQ with CICS, DB2, IMS, and other z/OS subsystems
- Develop and maintain automation scripts using REXX, JCL, or Assembler for MQ operations.
- Disaster Recovery & High Availability:
- Design and implement MQ Queue Sharing Groups and RESLEVEL configurations for high availability
- Support disaster recovery planning and testing for MQ environments.
- Collaboration & Support:
- Work closely with application developers, infrastructure teams, and support staff to troubleshoot and resolve MQ-related issues
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
- Documentation & Process Improvement:
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of MQ configurations, procedures, and best practices.
- Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve operational efficiency
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Technical Expertise:
- 8+ years of hands-on experience with IBM MQ on z/OS.
- Deep understanding of MQ Queue Sharing Groups, FTE configurations, and MQ monitoring tools.
- Familiarity with COBOL, REXX, and other language tools
- Soft Skills:
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Ability to work independently and in hybrid team environments.
- Preferred Certifications:
- IBM MQ Administrator Certification.
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