CICS/MQ Systems Programmer

Brown Brothers Harriman & Co • Jersey City, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Brown Brothers Harriman, we believe no job is too big or small for any of us to handle if it helps our clients. We value passionate, committed people who enjoy collaborating with others to find new solutions to complex business challenges. We are looking for the type of person who speaks their mind, truly listens and steps outside their role to add value wherever they can. Someone who is driven to get things done and views obstacles as an exciting challenge that demands a creative solution. Above all, we seek someone who takes great pride in their work and is inspired and motivated by their role in protecting and enhancing our client’s financial well-being. If you are looking for an entrepreneurial environment where you can learn and thrive, Brown Brothers Harriman is the right place for you Join us as our MQ Administrator / CICS Systems Programmer! Brown Brothers Harriman is currently recruiting MQ Administrator / CICS Systems Programmer to join our Enterprise System Support CICS/MQ group. The Enterprise System Support CICS/MQ group is responsible for administering and supporting MQSeries across all platforms (MQ Appliance, RHEL, MS Windows, and mainframe z/OS) and CICS M-R-O infrastructures in both the production and test environments. The group also supports a suite of Compuware and Omegamon products along with WebSphere Application Server for z/OS and IBM Integration Bus (IIB) on z/OS.

Requirements

• Thorough working knowledge of MQSeries and CICS to be a core member of the group responsible for administration, configuration, installation, maintenance, upgrades, performance and tuning, problem resolution, application group and Client requests and off-hour on-call technical support (rotation).
• 5+ years experience supporting MQSeries and CICS on z/OS.
• Experience with MQSeries and MQClients on MQ Appliance, distributed and mainframe z/OS platforms.
• Experience with MQSeries monitoring and reporting tools.
• Experience with scripting and scripting languages to automate tasks, set up reporting, monitoring and alerting.
• Experience using trace, dumps and monitoring software for problem investigation and resolution.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to think creatively.
• Ability to multitask and switch to higher priority tasks when required.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to accept new challenges as an opportunity to learn and increase skill set.
• High level of motivation, initiative and attention to detail when performing tasks.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using SMP/E for product installs and applying maintenance a plus.
• Experience coding programs in Assembler and COBOL (a plus).
• Experience with Websphere for z/OS using Installation Manager a plus.
• Experience with Compuware (AbendAid, FileAid) and Omegamon/Tivoli products a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administering and supporting MQSeries across all platforms (MQ Appliance, RHEL, MS Windows, and mainframe z/OS) and CICS M-R-O infrastructures in both the production and test environments.
• Supporting a suite of Compuware and Omegamon products along with WebSphere Application Server for z/OS and IBM Integration Bus (IIB) on z/OS.
• Performing all functions related to supporting MQSeries and CICS including: administration, configuration, installation, maintenance, upgrades, performance and tuning, problem resolution.
• Monitoring the systems for issues and taking the required steps to address and resolve.
• Working with vendors to resolve issues with supported products.
• Applying maintenance and upgrades to supported products on a regular basis.
• Providing support to the application programming groups including handling inquiry and new resource requests, coding design questions, assisting in resolving issues and abends.
• Setting up and maintaining external MQSeries connections.

Benefits

• High-quality benefits program emphasizing good health, financial security, and peace of mind
• Rewarding work with the flexibility to enjoy personal and family experiences at every career stage
• Volunteer opportunities to give back to your community and help transform the lives of others
• Long-term savings
• Healthcare
• Income protection
• Professional development opportunities
• Time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed