MQ & CICS Systems Engineer/Systems Administrator

Dynamic Computing Services; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dynamic Computing Services in Austin, TX is seeking a seasoned MQ & CICS Systems Engineer/Systems Administrator for a six-month hybrid contract role.

You will maintain IBM MQ, CICS, and DB2 environments, upgrade components, and ensure security. This position requires five+ years of enterprise MQ administration and the ability to work in on-call rotations. Hybrid in Austin, TX with potential for extension; strong scripting and automation skills are prized.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of IBM MQ administration in enterprise environments.
• Hands-on CICS transaction server management experience.
• DB2 connectivity and integration with MQ.
• Experience on z/OS and distributed Linux/Unix/Windows systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and on-call rotation ability.

Responsibilities

• Monitor system health, tune performance, and resolve MQ queues/channels issues.
• Plan, test, and execute patches, fix packs, and upgrades for MQ, CICS, and DB2.
• Support CICS region connectivity and DB2 data sharing with MQ.
• Implement and audit SSL/TLS certificates, queue-manager security, and access controls.
• Write and update scripts for routine admin tasks and recovery procedures.

Skills

IBM MQ

CICS

DB2

z/OS

Linux/Unix/Windows

On-call

Job description

Number of position:

1

Contract Duration:

6+ months

$65-$80 per hour

OPPORTUNITY:

We are looking for a MQ & CICS Systems Engineer/Systems Administrator for a six (6) month hybrid contract role in Austin, TX.

OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a highly skilled IBM MQ Systems Engineer / Administrator responsible for the health, performance, and maintenance of enterprise messaging, CICS transaction servers, and DB2 database integration environments.Core Focus: Middleware administration, system maintenance, and version upgrades.

PAY RATE:

• $65-$80 per hour

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintenance: Monitor system health, tune performance, and resolve operational issues for IBM MQ queues and channels.
• Upgrades: Plan, test, and execute software patches, fix packs, and major version upgrades for IBM MQ, CICS, and DB2.
• Integration: Support CICS region connectivity and DB2 data sharing groups interacting with IBM MQ.
• Security: Implement and audit SSL/TLS certificates, queue-manager security, and user access controls.
• Automation: Write and update scripts for routine administrative tasks and system recovery procedures.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience: Minimum five (5) years administering IBM MQ in enterprise environments.
• Skills: Hands-on knowledge of CICS transaction server management and DB2 database connectivity.
• Platform: Strong background in z/OS or distributed Linux/Unix/Windows systems.
• Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in an on-call rotation.