Mainframe CICS / MQ Engineer
Core
Build, configure, upgrade, and support CICS Transaction Server regions and IBM MQ subsystems on z/OS to ensure stability, performance, and security of mission-critical transaction processing systems.
Role type
Senior Mainframe CICS / MQ Engineer
Builds
CICS Transaction Server regions, IBM MQ subsystems, and enterprise-critical infrastructure
Domain
Mainframe / Enterprise Infrastructure
Required skills
CICS Transaction Server programming, IBM MQ subsystem management, z/OS environment operations, JCL scripting, VSAM utilities, RACF/ACF2/Top Secret security, Disaster Recovery planning, Root-cause analysis, Change management processes
Preferred skills
IBM Assembler code reading, Distributed queue management, Audit-driven environment experience
Technologies
CICS, IBM MQ, z/OS, MVS, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, VSAM, RACF, ACF2, Top Secret
Responsibilities
Build, configure, upgrade, and support CICS Transaction Server regions; Maintain IBM MQ subsystems, JCL, page sets, channels, buffer pools, and security; Perform troubleshooting, service restoration, and root-cause analysis; Support Disaster Recovery planning, testing, and execution; Participate in 24x7 on-call rotation; Follow change management and audit processes