MQ & CICS Systems Engineer​/Systems Administrator

Number of position:

1

Contract Duration:

6+ months

$65-$80 per hour

We are looking for a MQ & CICS Systems Engineer/Systems Administrator for a six (6) month hybrid contract role in Austin, TX.

We are seeking a highly skilled IBM MQ Systems Engineer / Administrator responsible for the health, performance, and maintenance of enterprise messaging, CICS transaction servers, and DB2 database integration environments.

Core Focus:
Middleware administration, system maintenance, and version upgrades.

PAY RATE:

• $65-$80 per hour

• Maintenance:
  Monitor system health, tune performance, and resolve operational issues for IBM MQ queues and channels.
• Upgrades:
  Plan, test, and execute software patches, fix packs, and major version upgrades for IBM MQ, CICS, and DB2.
• Integration:
  Support CICS region connectivity and DB2 data sharing groups interacting with IBM MQ.
• Security:
  Implement and audit SSL/TLS certificates, queue-manager security, and user access controls.
• Automation:
  Write and update scripts for routine administrative tasks and system recovery procedures.

• Experience:
  
  Minimum five (5) years administering IBM MQ in enterprise environments.
• Skills:
  
  Hands-on knowledge of CICS transaction server management and DB2 database connectivity.
• Platform:
  Strong background in z/OS or distributed Linux/Unix/Windows systems.
• Soft Skills:
  
  Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in an on-call rotation.