Kyndryl

Mainframe MQ System Administrator

Kyndryl

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Bangalore • 🇮🇳 India

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Job Level

SeniorLead

Tech Stack

TCP/IP

About the role

  • Responsible for the administration of Websphere MQ (WMQ) subsystems and associated software on the client’s mainframes.
  • Install, test, configure and implement mainframe WMQ and associated system software while maintaining a stable operating system environment for business applications.
  • Perform WMQ system backups and recovery
  • Monitors system activity for performance and availability and where necessary, tune accordingly
  • Perform problem diagnosis and resolution.
  • Create, maintain and use automation scripts for MQ for z/OS monitoring, alerting and problem determination and resolution
  • Design and Implement security aspects related to MQ.
  • Architect/Design Clustering, workload balancing in client environment
  • Troubleshoot Infrastructure and Application issues related to MQ
  • Evaluate and recommend changes to current and future system software requirements to meet the organization's needs.
  • Ensure documentation of all related operational processes and procedures.
  • Install and upgrade MQ for z/OS using Shopz Series and SMP/E
  • Troubleshoot MQ problems using MQ command line and monitoring tools
  • Provide primary and backup on-call support during extended hours (including nights and weekends).
  • Install and configure z/OS Connect EE on z/OS and apply maintenance (PTFs).
  • Troubleshoot connectivity and runtime issues.
  • Deploy API bundles to z/OS Connect server.
  • Integrate z/OS Connect with z/OS subsystems.
  • Configure connection to CICS/IMS/Db2 regions.
  • Set up API Gateway integration.
  • Create JSON schemas and request/response mappings.
  • Configure network and middleware (TCP/IP, Liberty profile).
  • Apply security exits and customizations.

Requirements

  • 7 to 9 Years of experience as a Mainframe MQ System Programmer supporting enterprise-level z/OS environments.
  • Expert-level knowledge of IBM MQ for z/OS installation, configuration, and upgrades using ShopzSeries and SMP/E.
  • Strong troubleshooting expertise using MQ command line utilities and mainframe monitoring tools.
  • Deep understanding of MQ security configurations, RACF integration, CHLAUTH rules, and TLS/SSL encryption.
  • Ability to install, configure, and maintain WebSphere MQ (WMQ) and related system software on z/OS.
  • Experience performing system backups, recovery, and diagnosing complex MQ issues.
  • Ensure MQ environments meet security and compliance standards, implementing best practices.
  • Experience designing and maintaining MQ clustering and workload balancing for high availability and reliability.
  • Ensuring High Availability and performance objectives, as required by customers and management are maintained for operating systems and for software components
  • Experience setting up, implementing and troubleshooting clusters and queue sharing groups
  • Administration using IBM and Independent Software Vendor products
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Remote work options

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
IBM MQ for z/OSWebSphere MQ (WMQ)z/OS Connect EESMP/EShopz SeriesMQ command line utilitiesJSON schemasTCP/IPRACF integrationTLS/SSL encryption
Soft skills
troubleshooting expertiseproblem diagnosisproblem resolutioncommunicationdocumentationcollaborationattention to detailorganizational skillstime managementcustomer service