Production Services Application Support (MQ)
Our client is seeking a resource who can handle the design, deployment, configuration, and improvement of their MQ environment. Specific duties include configuration changes, troubleshooting production issues, general issue remediation, and working directly with clients. MQ clustering and MQ IP server management are also part of the role. Candidates must be willing to work a hybrid work schedule out of their NYC, Jersey City, Pittsburgh, or Lake Mary FL office.
Rate : $80 $85 / hour (W2)
We can facilitate W2 and corp-to-corp consultants. For our W2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Responsibilities :
- Collaborate with application teams in exploring the 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
Experience Requirements :
8+ years of related infrastructure experience requiredExperience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus8+ years of experience in administering MQ in z / OS environmentStrong knowledge of MQ Queue Sharing Groups, MQ clusters with mainframe QManager members, manage channel authentication in z / OS, TLS certificate management, and stream queuesSome understanding of MQ application programming experience in z / OS environment (either C, COBOL, or Java) and the infrastructure dependencies thereSolid understanding of MQ DR events on mainframe and the underlying dependenciesGood understanding of MQ upgrade process in z / OS environmentSome basic understanding of security exitsGood understanding of change management and incident practicesAbility to multitask and manage deliverables under time pressureUnderstanding CICS logs for troubleshooting purposes is expectedEducation Requirements :
Bachelor's degree in related fieldEliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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