IBM MQ Middleware Engineer

eNGINE; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 145,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

eNGINE is seeking an experienced IBM MQ Middleware Engineer to manage and secure MQ services for mission-critical systems on mainframe (z/OS) environments. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career development while ensuring stability and performance across all platforms.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience administering IBM MQ in z/OS environments.
• Expertise with Queue Sharing Groups, MQ clusters.
• Strong understanding of CICS and TLS certificate management.

Responsibilities

• Provide administration and support of MQ infrastructure on mainframe (z/OS).
• Configure and maintain MQ Queue Sharing Groups and certificates.
• Handle MQ-related incidents and manage disaster recovery activities.

Skills

Administration of MQ infrastructure

Troubleshooting CICS logs

Support during system events

Managing Queue Sharing Groups

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

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Base pay range

$145,000.00/yr - $190,000.00/yr

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Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant at eNGINE

Job Title: IBM MQ Middleware Engineer

Locations: Pittsburgh, PA | Lake Mary, FL | New York City, NY

eNGINE builds Technical Teams. We are a Solutions and Placement firm shaped by decades of interaction with Technical professionals. Our inspiration is continuous learning and engagement with the markets we serve, the talent we represent, and the teams we build. Our Consulting Workforce is encouraged to enjoy career fulfillment in the form of challenging projects, schedule flexibility, and paid training/certifications. Successful outcomes start and finish with eNGINE.

About the Role:

eNGINE is hiring an experienced IBM MQ Middlware Engineer to join our infrastructure team, supporting mission-critical systems on mainframe (z/OS) environments. This role plays a vital part in managing and securing MQ services for 12 high-priority applications, ensuring stability and performance across our platforms.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise with IBM MQ on z/OS, strong knowledge of CICS, and the ability to lead during system events, including outages and DR scenarios. Experience updating TLS certificates, managing Queue Sharing Groups, and understanding broader mainframe dependencies is essential for success.

What You'll Do:

• Provide administration and support of MQ infrastructure on mainframe (z/OS) and distributed platforms.
• Work closely with application teams to determine the best MQ configuration for their needs.
• Configure and maintain MQ Queue Sharing Groups, clusters, channel authentication, and certificates on z/OS.
• Handle MQ-related alerts, incidents, upgrades, and disaster recovery (DR) activities.
• Monitor and manage mainframe dependencies, including system IPLs and capacity considerations.
• Interpret CICS logs for troubleshooting and provide proactive system support.
• Participate in change management activities and ensure smooth implementation of infrastructure changes.
• Demonstrate strong ownership, attention to detail, and the ability to operate in high-stakes environments.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience); advanced degree preferred.
• 4+ years of experience administering IBM MQ in z/OS environments.
• Expertise with Queue Sharing Groups, MQ clusters, TLS certificate management, and channel authentication.
• Familiarity with COBOL, C, or Java application integration on the mainframe is a plus.
• Experience supporting MQ DR events, upgrades, and change control processes.
• Ability to interpret and respond to MQ-related alerts and application-level issues.
• Strong understanding of CICS and security exits.
• Prior experience in financial services or securities industries is a plus.
• Strong multitasking and problem-solving skills under pressure.

No C2C, relocation, or sponsorship for this role.

For finer details on how eNGINE can impact your career, apply today!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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