IBM MQ Series FTE z/OS Admin System Programmer

ESRhealthcare•Frisco, TX

12d

About The Position

This role involves administering and supporting IBM MQ Series and File Transfer Edition (FTE) on the z/OS platform. The System Programmer ensures secure, reliable, and high-performance messaging infrastructure, supporting enterprise applications and batch processes.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

IBM MQ Administrator Certification.
Experience in financial or regulated industries is a plus.

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