Mainframe MQ Admin

Mainframe MQ Admin

Roles and Responsibilities:

• MQ System Administration:

  Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain IBM MQ Queue Managers, queues, channels, listeners, and other MQ objects on z/OS mainframe systems.

• Performance Tuning:

  Monitor MQ system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies to ensure high throughput and low latency for message processing.

• Troubleshooting & Support:

  Perform in-depth analysis, debugging, and resolution of complex MQ-related issues, including message flow problems, connectivity errors, and resource contention. Provide timely support for production incidents.

• Security Management:

  Implement and manage MQ security, including channel authentication, SSL/TLS configurations, object authority management, and integration with mainframe security systems (e.g., RACF).

• Backup & Recovery:

  Design, implement, and manage robust backup and recovery procedures for MQ objects and logs to ensure data integrity and business continuity.

• Monitoring & Alerting:

  Configure and manage MQ monitoring tools and alerting systems to proactively detect and respond to potential issues.

• Message Flow Management:

  Manage message queues, handle undelivered messages, and ensure efficient message routing and delivery between applications.

• Problem & Change Management:

  Adhere to established ITIL-based processes for incident, problem, and change management related to MQ environments.

• Documentation:

  Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for MQ configurations, procedures, troubleshooting guides, and system diagrams.

• Collaboration:

  Work closely with application development teams, system programmers, and other infrastructure teams to support application deployments and integrate new solutions with MQ.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• Mainframe MQ Expertise:

  Strong hands-on experience in administering, configuring, and troubleshooting

  IBM MQ on z/OS mainframe environments

  .

• JCL & VSAM:

  Proficiency in

  JCL (Job Control Language)

  and familiarity with

  VSAM

  data sets as they relate to MQ.

• TSO/ISPF:

  Comfortable navigating and operating within the TSO/ISPF environment.

• Mainframe Security (Plus):

  Understanding of mainframe security concepts and experience with RACF or similar security managers is a plus.

• Problem-Solving:

  Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a methodical approach to diagnosing and resolving complex messaging issues.

• Communication:

  Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders.

• Education:

  Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field. Relevant IBM MQ or mainframe certifications are a strong plus.