Sira Consulting, an Inc 5000 company ยท 2 days ago
IBM MQ Admin System Programmer
Frisco, TX
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expSira Consulting, an Inc 5000 company, is seeking an IBM MQ Admin System Programmer to administer and support IBM MQ Series and File Transfer Edition on the z/OS platform. The role involves ensuring a secure and high-performance messaging infrastructure while collaborating with various teams to optimize and maintain the system.
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Hiring Manager
Aparajita Singh
Responsibilities
Install, configure, and maintain IBM MQ Series and MQ FTE on z/OS
Manage MQ objects including queue managers, queues, channels, and cluster configurations
Monitor MQ performance and availability, applying tuning techniques to optimize throughput and reduce latency
Plan and execute upgrades of MQ Series and FTE components on z/OS
Perform compatibility checks, regression testing, and rollback planning
Coordinate with application and infrastructure teams to ensure minimal disruption during upgrades
Document upgrade procedures and maintain version control records
Implement and manage MQ security protocols including TLS/SSH certificates, RACF integration, and security exits
Ensure compliance with internal and industry standards for secure messaging
Support integration of MQ with CICS, DB2, IMS, and other z/OS subsystems
Develop and maintain automation scripts using REXX, JCL, or Assembler for MQ operations
Design and implement MQ Queue Sharing Groups and RESLEVEL configurations for high availability
Support disaster recovery planning and testing for MQ environments
Work closely with application developers, infrastructure teams, and support staff to troubleshoot and resolve MQ-related issues
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members
Maintain comprehensive documentation of MQ configurations, procedures, and best practices
Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve operational efficiency
Qualification
Required
8+ years of hands-on experience with IBM MQ on z/OS
Deep understanding of MQ Queue Sharing Groups, FTE configurations, and MQ monitoring tools
Familiarity with COBOL, REXX, and other language tools
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Ability to work independently and in hybrid team environments
Preferred
IBM MQ Administrator Certification
Experience in financial or regulated industries is a plus
Company
Sira Consulting, an Inc 5000 company
SiRA Consulting is a Certified MBE consulting company that was founded in 2012.
201-500 employees
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