Primary Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain IBM CICS Transaction Server and IBM MQ on z/OS.
• Monitor and optimize performance, including response time and resource utilization.
• Troubleshoot system issues, including transaction abends and performance bottlenecks.
• Execute version upgrades and apply regular maintenance to ensure platform stability.
• Implement and manage security configurations to safeguard mainframe resources.
• Proactively monitor system health to ensure high availability and minimal downtime.
• Collaborate with application development and operations teams to resolve incidents and deliver enhancements.
• Develop and implement automation solutions using scripting to improve operational efficiency.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Mainframe Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with IBM z/OS environments.
• CICS and MQ Proficiency: Deep knowledge and working experience with IBM CICS TS and IBM MQ installation, configuration, and administration.
• Performance Tuning: Ability to analyze system and application performance and apply necessary tuning.
• z/OS Utilities: Proficient in JCL, TSO/ISPF, and other standard mainframe tools.
• Problem Solving: Skilled in debugging, dump analysis, and resolving complex system issues.
• Scripting & Automation: Experience with REXX, CLIST, or High-Level Assembler (HLASM) for system tasks and automation.
• Mainframe Tools: Familiarity with utilities like FileAid, SyncSort, and performance monitoring tools such as Strobe, Omegamon, etc.
• Change Management: Exposure to software change management tools such as CA Endevor is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a regulated industry (e.g., finance, healthcare).
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• ITIL or other process framework knowledge is a plus.

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