Mainframe Mq Administrator

Kyndryl

Multiple Locations
On-site
Install, configure, and maintain ibm mq on z/os
Mq upgrades using smp/e
Mq and cics integration
Kyndryl is seeking a Mainframe MQ Administrator with expertise in IBM MQ on z/OS. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, particularly in MQ administration, upgrades, and security, along with a customer-focused mindset and a commitment to personal growth

Job Summary

  • At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world’s leading businesses.
  • We are looking for an experienced Mainframe MQ Administrator to install, configure, and maintain IBM MQ running on z/OS and its associated components.
  • We offer a dynamic, hybrid-friendly culture that supports your well-being and empowers you to grow.

Matching Summary

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Kyndryl is seeking a Mainframe MQ Administrator with expertise in IBM MQ on z/OS. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, particularly in MQ administration, upgrades, and security, along with a customer-focused mindset and a commitment to personal growth.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Install, configure, and maintain IBM MQ on z/OS
  • MQ upgrades using SMP/E
  • MQ and CICS integration
  • MQ Triggering and Cluster queue managers
  • MQ security and channel encryption
  • MQ performance tuning and monitoring
  • z/OS functions (APF, Link list, LPA, VSAM)

Nice-to-have

  • Advanced Message Security knowledge
  • MQ Explorer and Omegamon
  • OPSMVS/REXX and CKTI transaction
  • Growth mindset and customer focus

Key Requirements

  • Experience with IBM MQ on z/OS
  • Experience with MQ Upgrades using SMPE
  • Experience with MQ Middle and CICS Bridge concepts
  • Experience with MQ Triggering
  • Experience with Cluster queue Managers, Queue sharing groups
  • Knowledge of MQ channel encryption and MQ security
  • Experience guiding Application developers
  • Knowledge of MQ Performance & Tuning and MQ Monitoring
  • Familiarity with Disaster Recovery procedures
  • Support in-house developed tools
  • Understanding of z/OS functions
  • Knowledge of MQ explorer, Omegamon, ICC, SYSVIEW
  • Understanding of CICS architecture and concepts
  • Basic understanding of CICS program, transaction, files
  • Knowledge of OPSMVS/REXX
  • Basic Knowledge about CKTI transaction and resource definition in CICS
  • MQ explorer – IBM Product
  • Omega Mon Monitoring tool for MQ – IBM Product
  • ICC – IBM Control center for MQ – IBM Product
  • SYSVIEW for MQ – IBM Product
  • MQATTACH – To monitor the MQ MFT transfers – MQATTACH Product
  • Mainframe System Knowledge, Basics of Mainframe operations, networking
  • Expertise on monitoring tools like IBM Omega Mon, CA Insight, BMC Main view etc.
  • Responsible for the administration of WebSphere MQ (WMQ) subsystems
  • Install, test, configure and implement mainframe WMQ
  • Perform WMQ system backups and recovery
  • Monitors system activity for performance and availability and where necessary, tune accordingly
  • Perform problem diagnosis and resolution
  • Create, maintain, and use automation scripts for MQ for z/OS monitoring, alerting and problem determination and resolution
  • Design and Implement security aspects related to MQ
  • Architect/Design Clustering, workload balancing in client environment
  • Troubleshoot Infrastructure and Application issues related to MQ
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or relevant (Preferred)
  • Logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems (Preferred)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail (Preferred)

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