Mainframe MQ Admin

Position: Mainframe MQ Administrator
Experience: 8-12 Years
Location: Pan India

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, migrate, and maintain IBM MQ on z/OS environments.
• Administer and support MQ-related tools such as IBM Tivoli Omegamon XE, MQ Explorer, MQ Visual Edit, MQAUSX (Capitalware), and other in-house utilities.
• Monitor MQ performance, troubleshoot issues, and perform performance tuning activities.
• Manage Queue Sharing Groups (QSG), CFSTRUCT, SMDS, channels, queues, process definitions, and related MQ objects.
• Support MQ infrastructure upgrades, maintenance, and product releases.
• Perform problem determination and coordinate with IBM support for issue resolution.
• Ensure MQ high availability, disaster recovery readiness, and participate in DR testing activities.
• Review and implement MQ security controls, including ACF2 security configurations.
• Monitor MQ environments using Sysview and other monitoring tools.
• Work closely with application teams to support MQ integration and messaging requirements.

Required Skills:

• Strong experience in IBM MQ Administration on Mainframe (z/OS).
• Good knowledge of SMP/E, HOLDDATA, zones/libraries, system libraries, and product lifecycle management.
• Understanding of z/OS concepts such as APF, LINKLIST, LPA, and VSAM.
• Experience with MQ monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
• Knowledge of Queue Sharing Groups (QSG), CFSTRUCT, SMDS, and MQ object administration.
• Familiarity with Disaster Recovery processes and testing.
• Experience with ACF2 security and Sysview for MQ monitoring.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.