Offer summary

Qualifications:

Minimum 15 years of experience with IBM MQ, CICS, and mainframe systems., Deep technical knowledge of CICS architecture, transaction processing, and system internals., Proven expertise in configuring, upgrading, and maintaining IBM MQ and CICS environments., Strong understanding of mainframe security, including RACF and encryption practices..

Key responsibilities:

Perform installation, upgrade, and maintenance of IBM MQ and CICS products.

Configure and optimize CICS regions and MQ environments for performance and reliability.

Monitor system health and troubleshoot complex issues using diagnostic tools.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational stability and system integration.

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Mainframe CICSMQ Administrator to join our team and lead critical upgrades and optimizations of IBM MQ and CICS environments. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with deep technical expertise in IBM MQ internals, CICS transaction processing, and largescale mainframe infrastructure. You’ll play a pivotal role in system upgrades, performance tuning, integration efforts, and production stability, collaborating closely with crossfunctional teams to deliver secure, highperforming systems that meet evolving business needs.

Key Responsibilities
Perform installation, upgrade, and maintenance of IBM MQ and CICS products.
Configure and tune CICS regions and MQ environments for performance, reliability, and scalability.
Monitor system health using tools like RMF, SDSF, and SMF to analyze and optimize performance.
Manage system security, including RACF configurations, encryption practices, and access control.
Lead disaster recovery efforts, backups, and failover planning for highavailability systems.
Integrate CICS with DB2, IMS, APIs, and middleware components such as zOS Connect.
Troubleshoot complex system issues using dump analysis, debugging tools, and rootcause diagnostics.
Create and maintain detailed technical documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
Stay current through continuous learning platforms (e.g., IBM Z Xplore, Interskill Learning).
Collaborate with developers, DBAs, and infrastructure teams to support operational stability.

Requirements
15+ years of experience working with IBM MQ, CICS, and mainframe systems.
Deep understanding of CICS architecture, BMS, macrolevel commands, and transaction processing.
Proven expertise in IBM MQ configuration, queue management, message routing, and channel setup.
Strong experience in fullcycle MQ upgrade projects, including planning, risk assessment, implementation, and validation.
Familiarity with system integration involving DB2, IMS, and middleware APIs.
Proficient in mainframe security concepts, including RACF.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work crossfunctionally in enterprise environments.
Detailoriented with strong time management and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.
If youre a seasoned mainframe professional with a passion for system reliability and performance, and youre ready to take on complex upgrade initiatives in a collaborative enterprise environment, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and be part of a team that values technical excellence, continuous learning, and impactful work.