MQ Administrator

Summary: The MQ Administrator role is a remote position focused on supporting and optimizing enterprise messaging infrastructure on z/OS. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in IBM MQ administration and mainframe operations, ensuring secure and efficient message delivery across critical applications. Responsibilities include installation, configuration, and management of IBM MQ components. The position requires strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and upgrade IBM MQ queue managers and related components on z/OS.
• Manage MQ objects including queues, channels, listeners, and process definitions.

Key Skills:

• 8+ years of hands-on experience with IBM MQ administration on z/OS.
• Strong knowledge of z/OS operating system, JCL, SMP/E, and mainframe utilities.
• Experience with MQ concepts: queue managers, queues, channels, logs, and clustering.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting MQ and TCP/IP network issues.
• Familiarity with RACF or equivalent mainframe security tools.
• Experience with monitoring tools and performance analysis for MQ.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT