CICS/MQ Systems Engineer

Job Description and Requirements: Lead IS Tech Specialist - CICS/MQ Systems Engineer
**NOT A MAINFRAME DEVELOPER**
Systems application mainframe engineer candidate must have Parallel Sysplex experience designing, installing, maintaining and supporting the major application subsystems running on z/OS. Must possess minimum of 7 years previous experience as a systems mainframe engineer installing and supporting at least two of the three major application subsystems, CICS or MQ on z/OS.

Detailed Description:
This candidate will be fulfilling a systems application mainframe engineer position.
1. Responsible for the overall management and administration of CICS for z/OS and MQ for z/OS subsystems across multiple Sysplexes and CECS.
2. Prototypes the new features, functions and strategies of new application subsystems technology.
3. Effective workload balance tuning and performance knowledge
4. DB2 for z/OS Experience desired
5. CTG experience desired
6. REXX experience desired
7. Vendor management experience
8. Provides 24x7 oncall support within a team rotation

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ob Requirements:
Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience
Document and enforce data security with consideration for key dependencies of CICS and MQ on system z.
Knowledge of CICS for z/OS or MQ for z/OS along with mainframe related tools such as BMC Catalog Manager, BMC ChangeManager, BMC Apptune, BMC Mainview, IBM CICS Interdependency Analyzer, IBM CICS Performance analyzer, SMPE, ISPF, SMS, SMF,
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively interface and partner with all levels of the organization.
Maintain State of the Art knowledge of best practices in systems administration, high availability, metrics and business continuity specifically for CICS for z/OS or MQ for z/OS
Candidate must be self-motivated and assertive while possessing the ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks in a team environment
Assists and maintains the improvement of systems administration-related plans, processes, procedures, standards and priorities.
Provides problem resolution support, specific to CICS and MQ on z issues; identifies and resolves systems application problems, coordinates with programming application users to determine symptoms and ensure accurate problem resolution.
Plans and implements strategies and procedures for physical disaster/recovery and contingency planning.
Assists application development and maintenance staff with CICS and MQ on z questions and issues.
Works with vendors on problem identification and resolution.
Knowledge of banking industry business processes a plus.

All the best,

Knowledge of banking industry business processes a plus.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.