We are looking for a highly experienced Mainframe CICS/MQ Administrator with strong hands-on expertise in upgrading IBM MQ (CAMQ) environments. The ideal candidate will have in-depth technical knowledge of MQ internals, including queue manager configuration, channel setup, message handling, and performance tuning. This role demands direct experience in end-to-end MQ upgrade cycles - from planning and risk assessment to implementation and post-upgrade validation. The candidate should also be well-versed in CICS region administration, system integration, and troubleshooting across complex mainframe infrastructures. Strong communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills are essential to ensure seamless upgrade execution and long-term stability of the messaging platform.
Responsibilities
- Product Install/Upgrade: Product install/upgrades/maintenance of CICS and MQ.
- CICS Knowledge: Deep understanding of CICS architecture, transaction processing, BMS, and macro-level commands.
- MQ Administration: Expertise in configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting IBM MQ environments.
- System Configuration: Ability to tune CICS and MQ for performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Performance Monitoring: Use of tools like RMF, SDSF, and SMF to analyze system metrics and optimize throughput.
- Security Management: Familiarity with RACF, encryption, and access control mechanisms within CICS/MQ.
- Backup and Recovery: Knowledge of disaster recovery drills, data replication, and failover strategies.
- Integration Skills: Experience integrating CICS with DB2, IMS, APIs, and middleware like z/OS Connect.
- Troubleshooting: Proficiency in dump analysis, debugging tools, and resolving system anomalies.
- Documentation & Communication: Ability to write clear technical documentation and collaborate across teams.
- Continuous Learning: Engagement with training platforms like IBM Z Xplore and Interskill Learning3.
Qualifications
- Years of experience required: +15 yrs.
Soft Skills
- Problem-Solving: Critical for diagnosing complex system issues and implementing effective solutions.
- Communication: Enables clear interaction with developers, DBAs, and business stakeholders.
- Teamwork: Supports cross-functional collaboration in large enterprise environments.
- Adaptability: Helps navigate evolving technologies, business needs, and unexpected outages.
- Attention to Detail: Vital for precision in configuration, security, and performance tuning.
- Time Management: Balances multiple systems, tasks, and priorities efficiently.
- Emotional Intelligence: Maintains composure and empathy during high-pressure incidents or escalations.
- Mentoring & Coaching: Fosters knowledge sharing and supports junior team members.
- Customer Orientation: Aligns technical decisions with business goals and user experience.
- Conflict Resolution: Helps manage disagreements constructively within technical teams.
Benefits
- Health Insurance, Accident Insurance.
- The salary will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, relevant education, qualifications, experience, technical skills, and business needs.
Additional Responsibilities
- Participate in OP monthly team meetings, and participate in team-building efforts.
- Contribute to OP technical discussions, peer reviews, etc.
- Contribute content and collaborate via the OP-Wiki/Knowledge Base.
- Provide status reports to OP Account Management as requested.
About Us
OP is a technology consulting and solutions company, offering advisory and managed services, innovative platforms, and staffing solutions across a wide range of fields — including AI, cyber security, enterprise architecture, and beyond. Our most valuable asset is our people: dynamic, creative thinkers, who are passionate about doing quality work. As a member of the OP team, you will have access to industry-leading consulting practices, strategies & and technologies, innovative training & education. An ideal OP team member is a technology leader with a proven track record of technical excellence and a strong focus on process and methodology.
