Mainframe CICS & MQ Admin; Remote

Mainframe CICS & MQ Admin (Remote)

Join to apply for the Mainframe CICS & MQ Admin (Remote) role at Cognizant.

As a Mainframe CICS & MQ Admin you will make an impact by performing problem analysis and resolution implementation. You will be a valued member of the team and work closely with the Retail team.

• Excellent skills in CICS administration, including CICS and its product administration
• Experience in CICS version upgrades and migration
• Applying patches to CICS software and Host bridge
• CICS ISVs upgrades and maintenance
• Resource definition online and batch mode
• CICS region build
• Knowledge of CICSPlex concepts (mandatory)
• Configuration of CICS initialization parameters
• Troubleshooting and resolving system‑related abends and issues
• Identifying patches that need to be installed and having them applied
• Security administration for CICS
• Performance monitoring and tuning
• CICS intercommunication setup and maintenance
• 24×7 support
• Assisting the application team on CICS‑specific issues

• Experience in MQ product upgrades and maintenance
• Defining and monitoring MQ objects
• MQ region build
• Knowledge of MQ sharing concepts (mandatory)
• Operating with CICS adapter control functions to initiate and manage connections between Web Sphere MQ and CICS

Managing Web Sphere MQ resources (BSDS, pagesets, buffer pools, logs).

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we support a healthy work‑life balance through our wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring five days a week in a client office in San Antonio, TX.

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in CICS/MQ on z/OS administration

Applications will be accepted until November 14, 2025.

The annual salary for this position is between $73,350 to $116,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long‑term/Short‑term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

“Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.”