Mainframe Development (MQ Administrator) IV

MQ Administrator

Pittsburgh, PA / Lake Mary, FL

Hybrid (2-3 days onsite)

Job responsibilities:

• Collaborate with application teams in exploring most suited MQ implementation for their requirements.
• Provision MQ infrastructure on mainframe z/OS and on distributed platform.
• Understand, explain, configure, and support queue sharing group configurations, clusters, channel authentications on the mainframe, certificates, etc.
• Have a broader understanding of mainframe dependencies to support capacity on the mainframe, IPL, and DR events.
• Provide assistance on MQ related alerts and incidents.
• Some basic level of understanding in how applications use MQ on the mainframe platform is expected.
• Some basic level of mainframe application programming in COBOL is preferred.
• Contribute on change management and DR related events.
• Demonstrate high level of ownership and accountability.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience required; advanced degree preferred.
• Related infrastructure experience required.
• Experience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus.
• Experience in administering MQ in z/OS, mainframe environment.
• Strong knowledge of MQ Queue Sharing Groups, MQ clusters with mainframe QManager members, manage channel authentication in z/OS, TLS certificate management, and stream Queues.
• Some understanding of MQ application programming experience in z/OS environment (either C, COBOL, or Java) and the infrastructure dependencies there.
• Solid understanding of MQ DR events on mainframe and the underlying dependencies.
• Good understanding of MQ upgrade process in z/OS environment.
• Some basic understanding of security exits.
• Good understanding of change management and incident practices.
• Ability to multitask and manage deliverables under time pressure.

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian’s platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

Dexian’s brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.