Mainframe CICS/MQ Administrator
Mainframe CICS/MQ Administrator
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22-07-2025
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We are looking for a highly experienced Mainframe CICS/MQ Administrator with strong hands-on expertise in upgrading IBM MQ (CAMQ) environments. The ideal candidate will have in-depth technical knowledge of MQ internals including queue manager configuration channel setup message handling and performance tuning. This role demands direct experience in end-to-end MQ upgrade cycles - from planning and risk assessment to implementation and post-upgrade validation. The candidate should also be well-versed in CICS region administration system integration and troubleshooting across complex mainframe infrastructures. Strong communication documentation and cross-functional collaboration skills are essential to ensure seamless upgrade execution and long-term stability of the messaging platform.
Responsibilities:
- Product Install/Upgrade: Product install/upgrades/maintenance of CICS and MQ.
- CICS Knowledge: Deep understanding of CICS architecture transaction processing BMS and macro-level commands.
- MQ Administration: Expertise in configuring monitoring and troubleshooting IBM MQ environments.
- System Configuration: Ability to tune CICS and MQ for performance reliability and scalability.
- Performance Monitoring: Use of tools like RMF SDSF and SMF to analyze system metrics and optimize throughput.
- Security Management: Familiarity with RACF encryption and access control mechanisms within CICS/MQ.
- Backup and Recovery: Knowledge of disaster recovery drills data replication and failover strategies.
- Integration Skills: Experience integrating CICS with DB2 IMS APIs and middleware like z/OS Connect.
- Troubleshooting: Proficiency in dump analysis debugging tools and resolving system anomalies.
- Documentation & Communication: Ability to write clear technical documentation and collaborate across teams.
- Continuous Learning: Engagement with training platforms like IBM Z Xplore and Interskill Learning3.
Qualifications:
- Years of experience required: 15 yrs.
Soft Skills:
- Problem-Solving: Critical for diagnosing complex system issues and implementing effective solutions.
- Communication: Enables clear interaction with developers DBAs and business stakeholders.
- Teamwork: Supports cross-functional collaboration in large enterprise environments.
- Adaptability: Helps navigate evolving technologies business needs and unexpected outages.
- Attention to Detail: Vital for precision in configuration security and performance tuning.
- Time Management: Balances multiple systems tasks and priorities efficiently.
- Emotional Intelligence: Maintains composure and empathy during high-pressure incidents or escalations.
- Mentoring & Coaching: Fosters knowledge sharing and supports junior team members.
- Customer Orientation: Aligns technical decisions with business goals and user experience.
- Conflict Resolution: Helps manage disagreements constructively within technical teams.
Benefits:
- 401(k).
- Dental Insurance.
- Health insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity equality inclusion and respect for people.
- The salary will be determined based on several factors including but not limited to location relevant education qualifications experience technical skills and business needs.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Participate in OP monthly team meetings and participate in team-building efforts.
- Contribute to OP technical discussions peer reviews etc.
- Contribute content and collaborate via the OP-Wiki/Knowledge Base.
- Provide status reports to OP Account Management as requested.
About us:
OP is a technology consulting and solutions company offering advisory and managed services innovative platforms and staffing solutions across a wide range of fields - including AI cyber security enterprise architecture and beyond. Our most valuable asset is our people: dynamic creative thinkers who are passionate about doing quality work. As a member of the OP team you will have access to industry-leading consulting practices strategies & and technologies innovative training & education. An ideal OP team member is a technology leader with a proven track record of technical excellence and a strong focus on process and methodology.
OP is a technology consulting and solutions company offering advisory and managed services innovative platforms and staffing solutions across a wide range of fields - including AI cyber security enterprise architecture and beyond. Our most valuable asset is our people: dynamic creative thinkers who are passionate about doing quality work. As a member of the OP team you will have access to industry-leading consulting practices strategies & and technologies innovative training & education. An ideal OP team member is a technology leader with a proven track record of technical excellence and a strong focus on process and methodology.
Employment Type
Full-time
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