Mainframe Administrator with IBM MQ

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Base pay range $100,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

We are seeking an experienced

IBM MQ Mainframe Administrator

to support, maintain, and optimize our enterprise messaging infrastructure on z/OS. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in IBM MQ administration, mainframe operations, and enterprise integration, ensuring reliable, secure, and high-performance message delivery across critical business applications.

Key Responsibilities

Install, configure, and upgrade

IBM MQ queue managers

and related components on z/OS.

Manage MQ objects including queues, channels, listeners, and process definitions.

Monitor

MQ performance, availability, and message flows ; proactively address issues and bottlenecks.

Troubleshoot and resolve MQ connectivity, message delivery, and operational problems.

Implement and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures for MQ environments.

Administer security policies, RACF profiles, and access controls for MQ resources.

Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and network teams for integration and support.

Maintain and document

MQ configurations, procedures, and incident resolutions .

Participate in audits, compliance reviews, and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.

Provide on-call support and participate in change management and incident response processes.

Support

MQ upgrades, migrations, and capacity planning

activities.

Conduct performance tuning and recommend improvements for reliability and scalability.

Requirements

8 years of hands‑on experience with

IBM MQ administration

on z/OS.

Strong knowledge of

z/OS operating system, JCL, SMP/E,

and mainframe utilities.

Experience with MQ concepts: queue managers, queues, channels, logs, and clustering.

Proficiency in

troubleshooting MQ and TCP/IP network

issues.

Familiarity with

RACF

or equivalent mainframe security tools.

Experience with monitoring tools and performance analysis for MQ.

Excellent documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a cross‑functional team.

Write clean, scalable, and maintainable code using best practices and design patterns.

Strategic thinking – able to identify a vision along with plans necessary to meet the end goal.

Analytical thinking – able to simplify complex problems and evaluate them systematically.

Collaborate with various areas of the organization to understand business requirements and design specifications.

Conduct research on emerging technologies to ensure solutions remain current.

Provide technical guidance in software design and development activities.

Mentor junior members of the team to develop their technical skills.

Review designs and code and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.

Provide technical leadership by coordinating resources to solve complex problems.

TCS Employee Benefits Summary

Discretionary Annual Incentive.

Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.

Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.

Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.

Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.

Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.

Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

Salary Range $100,000 - $120,000 a year

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Information Technology

Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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