Position Details

Type Not Specified

Experience mid

Exp. Years Not specified

Education Not specified

Category System Administration

About this role

This role involves managing IBM CICS and MQ systems on z/OS, focusing on installation, configuration, performance tuning, and security. The candidate will ensure high availability and resilience of mainframe workloads.

Key Responsibilities

Install and maintain CICS and MQ
Configure and optimize systems
Monitor performance and troubleshoot
Automate deployment and recovery
Ensure security and compliance

Technical Overview

Technical scope includes mainframe transaction processing with CICS, message queuing with MQ, automation with Rexx and JCL, performance monitoring, and disaster recovery planning on z/OS platform.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a systems programmer with expertise in IBM CICS and MQ on z/OS, capable of managing high-availability environments, performing performance tuning, and automating deployment and recovery processes. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills are essential.

Must-Have Skills

Expertise in IBM CICS TS architectureKnowledge of CICSPlex SMIBM MQ administration on z/OSz/OS fundamentalsScripting/automation skillsPerformance tuningDisaster recovery

Nice-to-Have Skills

MQ/CICS integrationHigh-volume workload experienceAPIs and cloud-adjacent integrationJava/COBOL servicesIBM support coordination

Tools & Platforms

IBM CICS Transaction ServerIBM MQz/OSSMP/ECICSPlex SMJCLTSO/ISPFSMFRMFOMEGAMONSysviewRexxJES2DB2IMSJavaCOBOL

Required Skills

IBM CICS Transaction ServerIBM MQz/OSSMP/ECICSPlex SMJCLTSO/ISPFSMFRMFOMEGAMONSysviewRexxJES2DB2IMSJavaCOBOL

Hard Skills

IBM CICS Transaction ServerIBM MQz/OSSMP/ECICSPlex SMJCLTSO/ISPFSMFRMFOMEGAMONSysviewRexxJCLJES2DB2IMSJavaCOBOLSecurityAutomationPerformance tuningDisaster Recovery

Soft Skills

Analytical skillsTroubleshootingCollaborationDocumentationProblem-solving

Industry & Role

Industry IT & Software Development

Job Function Manage IBM CICS and MQ systems on z/OS for high availability and performance

Keywords for Your Resume

IBM CICS Transaction ServerIBM MQz/OSSMP/ECICSPlex SMJCLTSO/ISPFSMFRMFOMEGAMONSysviewRexxJES2DB2IMSJavaCOBOLPerformance tuningDisaster RecoveryAutomationHigh-volume workloadsAPIsCloud integration

Deal Breakers

Lack of expertise in IBM CICS and MQ on z/OS, No experience with SMP/E or CICSPlex SM, Unfamiliarity with mainframe fundamentals, Lack of automation or scripting skills, No experience with performance tuning or disaster recovery

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